US Midterm Elections and Crypto: Why Market Volatility Often Precedes a Bitcoin Rally

US Midterm Elections and Crypto: Why Market Volatility Often Precedes a Bitcoin Rally

US midterm election cycles have historically been associated with increased volatility across financial markets, with the S&P 500 experiencing average peak-to-trough drawdowns of about 16%, according to a new report published by Binance Research. It stated that midterm years have typically produced the weakest performance within the four-year US presidential cycle, as political uncertainty surrounding […]

2026-03-12
BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds

BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds

The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.

2026-03-12
Chinese fraud victims challenge UK redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin: FT

Chinese fraud victims challenge UK redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin: FT

Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the assets’ gains.

2026-03-12
PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading Platform

PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading Platform

[PRESS RELEASE – Castries, Saint Lucia, March 12th, 2026] PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, announced the launch of PXTrader 2.0, a major upgrade of its native trading platform that combines crypto with traditional financial markets, giving traders access to more than 350 instruments from a single account. The launch reflects […]

2026-03-12
Bitcoin buyers ‘in control’ but trend won’t change until this level breaks

Bitcoin buyers ‘in control’ but trend won’t change until this level breaks

Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.

2026-03-12
Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance

The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

2026-03-12
Bitcoin looks resilient, but don’t ignore those $20,000 puts

Bitcoin looks resilient, but don’t ignore those $20,000 puts

Your day-ahead look for March 12, 2026

2026-03-12
Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’

Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’

Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

2026-03-12
Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses

Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses

BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

2026-03-12
Revolut Secures UK Banking License and Launches Fully Regulated Bank for Millions of Customers

Revolut Secures UK Banking License and Launches Fully Regulated Bank for Millions of Customers

Revolut has launched a regulated bank in the United Kingdom after securing approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority. The decision allows the fintech company to operate fully within the UK banking system. As a result, Revolut can now offer deposit accounts under a licensed banking structure. The move strengthens the company’s position in its largest […]

2026-03-12
Ethereum Scarcity Index Now Positive on Binance: Is $2,050 the New Floor?

Ethereum Scarcity Index Now Positive on Binance: Is $2,050 the New Floor?

Ethereum is trading sideways, frustrating retail investors who have watched the second-largest cryptocurrency stagnate. But beneath the choppy price action, a critical on-chain signal has just flashed green. The Ethereum Scarcity Index on Binance has climbed to 0.67, a positive reading that indicates more ETH is leaving the exchange than entering it. This metric suggests […]

2026-03-12
XRP Bollinger Bands Are Squeezing—Volatility Incoming?

XRP Bollinger Bands Are Squeezing—Volatility Incoming?

A cryptocurrency analyst has highlighted how the Bollinger Bands are squeezing on the daily XRP price, a potential sign that volatility could be coming. XRP Bollinger Bands Have Tightened Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in the Bollinger Bands for XRP. The “Bollinger Bands” refer […]

2026-03-12
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