Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Trading activity on Hyperliquid shows a growing shift toward commodity-linked perpetual futures, with oil and silver contracts attracting more volume than major crypto assets like XRP and Solana. In the past 24 hours, perpetual futures tied to crude oil benchmarks and silver recorded more than $900 million in combined trading volume. Oil contracts linked to Brent and WTI benchmarks alone surpassed $500 million, while silver trading accounted for more than $412 million. By comparison, Solana perpetual futures generated around $176 million in trading volume, while XRP contracts posted roughly $31 million. Geopolitical Risks Drive Commodity Market Volatility The surge in…

The recent divergence between Bitcoin and Gold reflects differences in who is buying each asset, according to market analysts. Gold’s strong rally over the past three years has been largely supported by central bank accumulation, while Bitcoin ownership remains more concentrated among individual investors than large financial institutions. Analysts note that gold continues to play a strategic geopolitical role for governments seeking reserve assets that are resistant to external pressures. This has made gold more sensitive to global tensions and state-level financial planning. However, recent volatility has pushed gold below key technical support levels after reaching record highs earlier in…

Fidelity Investments has urged US regulators to expand guidance allowing broker dealers to offer, custody and trade crypto assets through alternative trading systems. The firm emphasized that a clear regulatory framework is essential for supporting tokenized securities issued by third parties and enabling broader participation in blockchain-based markets. In its response to regulators, Fidelity highlighted that tokenized instruments differ widely in their structure, legal rights and valuation methods. These assets can represent a range of real world investments, including equities, real estate, bonds and private credit. Some tokenization models provide indirect ownership in an underlying security, while others function similarly…

Banks are increasingly testing tokenized deposits as they explore ways to move traditional commercial bank money onto blockchain based payment and settlement systems. Tokenized deposits represent digital versions of standard bank deposits issued directly by banks and operating within existing regulatory frameworks such as deposit insurance, capital rules, and anti-money laundering compliance. Several banking institutions have already launched pilot programs. In one milestone, a major UK banking group completed a public blockchain transaction using tokenized deposits on a distributed ledger network. Ongoing industry pilots are also testing applications such as person-to-person payments, remortgaging processes, and digital-asset settlement through mid-2026. Industry…

Two exchanges affiliated with the New York Stock Exchange have removed the 25,000-contract position cap on options tied to 11 Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds. NYSE Arca and NYSE American filed multiple rule changes on March 10, which were later acknowledged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The regulator waived the usual 30-day waiting period, allowing the changes to take effect immediately. Crypto ETF Options Gain Flexibility Through FLEX Contracts The removal of position limits brings crypto ETF options more in line with commodity-based funds and gives institutions broader trading flexibility. The updated framework also allows these products to…

Anthony Scaramucci, managing partner of SkyBridge, believes Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle remains intact despite recent market volatility. He explained that the current downturn reflects a typical phase within the cycle, with selling pressure from long-term holders around the $100,000 psychological level contributing to price weakness. While institutional participation and inflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have reduced volatility, they have not completely removed historical cycle behavior. Forecast Suggests Bitcoin Growth Could Begin in Q4 2026 According to Scaramucci, Bitcoin is likely to experience uneven price movement through much of the year before entering a recovery phase in the fourth quarter of…

Hackers are running a phishing campaign that uses counterfeit Google Play Store pages to distribute malicious Android apps, primarily targeting users in Brazil. The fake pages closely resemble official Play Store layouts and promote apps such as “INSS Reembolso,” falsely presented as connected to Brazil’s social security services. Once installed, the app secretly loads hidden code in multiple stages, allowing attackers to gain remote access and maintain control of infected devices. Crypto Mining Malware Turns Phones Into Mining Machines After installation, the malware downloads a crypto mining payload based on XMRig designed for ARM devices. The malicious software silently connects…

Bitcoin has moved back into alignment with broader risk assets, particularly U.S. equities, after losing part of its recent gains. The 20-week rolling correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 has shifted into positive territory, reaching 0.13 after previously falling near -0.5. Historically, similar reversals in correlation since 2018 have been followed by significant Bitcoin downturns, raising concerns about further downside pressure in the market. Historical Data Shows Potential for 50% Bitcoin Drop Past cycles indicate that when Bitcoin begins tracking stock market movements more closely, it has often experienced major declines averaging about 50%. If this historical pattern repeats,…

Resolv Labs reassured users after an exploit affected the minting mechanics of its USR stablecoin, briefly pushing the token far below its intended one-dollar value. The attack allowed the creation of roughly 80 million unbacked tokens, which were rapidly sold into decentralized finance pools, breaking the peg. USR fell as low as $0.14, an 86% drop from its target price, before recovering to around $0.42 as containment efforts began. Collateral Pool Reported Safe as Investigation Continues Resolv stated that its collateral pool remains fully intact and that the incident appears limited to the issuance process. Blockchain tracking showed that the…

XRP fell roughly 2.6% to $1.41 after breaking the $1.44 support level, with selling volume more than triple the daily average, signaling strong selling pressure. The token remains within a broader downtrend, forming lower highs since mid-2025, as rebound attempts consistently stall below $1.55–$1.60. Technical Analysis Highlights Bearish Momentum The late-session breakdown below $1.44 triggered a sharp decline, with short-term structure remaining weak. The $1.40 zone is now immediate support, offering potential stabilization. On higher timeframes, XRP trades inside a descending channel, reinforcing that rallies are corrective unless previous resistance levels are reclaimed. If XRP holds above $1.40, consolidation may…