38% of altcoins are underperforming at their all-time lows.
The overall market conditions indicate a notable decline in altcoin values.
Sentiment surrounding altcoins remains mainly bearish.
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$2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options set to expire today, with a focus on utility protocols as traders prepare for future moves
Approximately 32,000 Bitcoin and 184,000 Ethereum options are set for expiry today. Despite Bitcoin staying above $70,000, the put-to-call ratio signals bearish sentiment among traders, reflecting protective measures against market fluctuations.
Investors are increasingly interested in utility protocols that offer decentralized financial services. Mutuum Finance exemplifies this trend, having raised over $20.7 million and moving toward launching its lending ecosystem by implementing robust security measures.
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Mysten Labs CEO rejects argument that bear markets benefit crypto development
Evan Sui argues that bear markets lead to severe financial losses, undermining crypto industry growth, contrary to popular belief.
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Social media buzz shifts toward geopolitical and weekend themes
Crypto social media conversations are currently dominated by geopolitical topics, with ‘war’ emerging as the highest-trending narrative with a score of 242.5, followed by ‘beast’ at 204.9. Weekend-related discussions including ‘weekend’ (162.9) and ‘saturday’ (141.1) also rank prominently. Iran-related discussions score 140.2, while sentiment terms like ‘bored’ (122.9) and references to ‘cash’ (120.1) round out the top trends. Oil mentions score 88.3, reflecting broader macro discussions intersecting with crypto markets.
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Bitcoin, Solana, and Akash Network lead CoinGecko trending over 24 hours
Bitcoin, Solana, and Akash Network have maintained top positions on CoinGecko’s trending list over the past 24 hours, alongside Pudgy Penguins and Pi Network. The sustained trending activity reflects consistent market attention across these assets. Bitcoin remains the dominant asset at the top of the trending rankings, with Solana holding a strong position at rank 7.
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Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits extreme fear amid growing pressure on Bitcoin
The current market sentiment reflects a sharp decline as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index signals extreme fear. This shift is particularly troubling as Bitcoin faces increasing selling pressure, affecting investor confidence in both BTC and the overall cryptocurrency market.
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Market bulletin #2: Bitcoin dominance steady as trading volume rises
Total crypto market cap slipped 0.47% to $2.30T over the past 6 hours, while spot trading volume climbed 5.87% to $58.32B. Bitcoin dominance edged up 0.12% to 58%. Top gainers included KITE (13.12%), JST (2.97%), and MORPHO (1.94%), while TRUMP fell 4.71%, ZEC dropped 6.57%, and JUP slid 7.46%. Funding rates turned negative across major contracts: BTC at -0.0006%, ETH at -0.0062%, and SOL at -0.0144%. BTC, ETH, and SOL remain the most-watched assets across trending lists.
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North America starts daylight saving time, resulting in earlier trading hours for financial markets
March 8 marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time in North America, adjusting trading hours.
Financial markets in the U.S. And Canada will now open one hour earlier than before.
Investors should remain mindful of the updated trading schedules for various commodities and stocks.
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Solana spot ETFs see inflows every month since launch
US spot Solana ETFs have maintained positive net inflows during every month since their launch, according to data from SoSoValue. November 2025 marked the strongest period, with approximately 420 million USD flowing into these products. The consistent inflow pattern suggests sustained institutional and retail interest in Solana exposure through regulated investment vehicles.
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YELLOW ALERT: SOL long ratio at 76.03% exceeds 75% threshold
SOL futures positioning shows extreme long concentration at 76.03% long vs 23.97% short (3.17:1 ratio), surpassing the 75% alert threshold. This imbalance signals elevated risk of sharp reversals if market sentiment shifts. Current price: $82.33.