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XRP ETFs just delivered another clear signal. All US spot XRP funds combined added over $7 million in a single day on Tuesday, with inflows recorded for seven consecutive days. The cumulative total since launch has now reached $1.25 billion. Bitwise’s XRP product alone holds $269 million in

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Arkham data, at 05:14, 644.86 BTC (worth approximately $47.1 million) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with 1NB9j4a9k1...) to another anonymous address (starting with 12WjCfwHAWQ...).

On March 4, 2026, from 20:45 to 21:00 (UTC), ETH experienced a 1.02% decline in return over 15 minutes, with price fluctuations ranging from 2149.69 to 2174.09 USDT, and an amplitude of 1.12%. Market attention increased during this period, volatility intensified, attracting a large amount of short-term capital participation, and investor caution significantly heightened. The main driving force behind this anomaly was large on-chain holders transferring substantial amounts of ETH to trading platforms and executing sell operations, leading to short-term selling pressure. Whale concentrated selling behavior tends to amplify price fluctuations in a market environment with low liquidity.

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC drops below 73,000 USDT, current price 72,994.3 USDT.

ChainCatcher message: According to Arkham data, at 04:45, 467.28 BTC (worth approximately $7,347,300) was transferred from MARA to Cumberland DRW.

Paraguay plans to utilize seized Bitcoin miners and excess hydropower from the Itaipu Dam for state revenue through a partnership with Morphware. The initiative aims to monetize unused energy while addressing cybersecurity risks associated with managing mined Bitcoin.

Markets woke up to a surprising headline today. U.S. equity futures jumped after reports that Iran may have quietly approached Washington with a proposal to start negotiations that could end the war. The outline circulating in early reports claims Iran could scale back parts of its ballistic-m

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows with $225 million added, while ether funds slipped into outflows. XRP and solana ETFs maintained positive momentum, keeping broader crypto ETF sentiment mixed but resilient. Ether Sees $10 Million Exit as Bitcoin

Bitwise's spot XRP ETF has become the largest fund in the U.S., with $10 million in weekly inflows, surpassing competitors. The XRP ETF market has attracted $1.25 billion in cumulative inflows, with Bitwise leading at $269.05 million in assets under management.

_Tether led a $50M funding round in Eight Sleep, valuing the sleep tech company at $1.5B and integrating its QVAC AI platform._ Tether Investments has led a $50 million funding round in Eight Sleep. The deal, announced on March 4, 2026, values the sleep technology company at $1.5 billion.  Eigh

XRP is currently trading at $1.35, experiencing a 1.3% decline. Key support is at $1.34, while resistance is at $1.40. The price is testing around the Fibonacci levels of $1.33 and $1.30, crucial for potential upward movement or deeper decline.

Bitcoin (BTC) broke through $74,000 today, boosting the overall cryptocurrency market sentiment. Ethereum (ETH) also rose, surpassing $2,200. Market analysis suggests that this upward trend is driven by institutional capital inflows and safe-haven demand, but investors should be cautious of market volatility and profit-taking pressure.

Something shifted in the markets today. Bitcoin surged 6.45% and broke above $73,000 for the first time in weeks. The catalyst was a report from the New York Times confirming that Iranian officials reached out to the CIA to open discussions about ending the ongoing conflict. Markets repriced

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC breaks through 74,000 USDT, current price 74,012.9 USDT.

XRP ETF inflows fell 45% to $1.9 million last week, but year-to-date inflows remain strong at $153 million. Despite the slowdown, XRP saw no outflows, with robust monthly inflows of $106.8 million, leading among comparable products. US investors dominate the market, driving significant crypto ETF inflows.