The three major U.S. stock index futures generally rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%

Ripple (XRP) ETFs Turn Into a Ghost Town, Bitcoin (BTC) Funds Begin Macro Recovery

The spot crypto ETFs continue to be a vital part of the overall industry growth, but the most recent numbers show a rather contrasting picture. On one hand, the BTC funds, even though they ended the week in the red as well, have shown some recovery attempts since the post-October mass withdrawal

Bitcoin ETF lost $170 million in a single day, reaching a three-week high! Ark also reduced its holdings in its own ETF.

On March 26, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF faced its largest redemption wave, with over $170 million flowing out in a single day. Ark Invest significantly reduced its holdings in its Bitcoin ETF, and market fluctuations triggered short-term profit-taking. Analysts believe that institutions remain cautiously optimistic about cryptocurrencies, but are influenced by macroeconomic factors. The Ethereum ETF also continued to see redemptions, setting a record for the longest streak of outflows.

Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, and the oil volatility index OVX rose to 93.

Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the restoration of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the situation. This move will weaken diplomatic buffers, escalate the nature of the conflict, and lead to increased volatility in the oil market, with oil prices and market volatility continuing to rise, reflecting market concerns over a prolonged conflict.

Europe starts Daylight Saving Time today.

BlockBeats news, on March 29, starting today (March 29), multiple countries in Europe begin implementing Daylight Saving Time, which will advance the trading hours of the financial markets in Europe by one hour compared to Standard Time; starting next Monday, the trading hours for European stocks will be from 15:00 to 23:30 Beijing time; the release times for economic data in European countries will also be one hour earlier than Standard Time, please pay attention. (Jin Ten)

“BTC OG Insider Whale” agent: The Easter weekend may be a window to escalate U.S.-Iran conflict; crude oil could break above $120 per barrel

The article analyzes the potential global economic impact of the upcoming conflict between the U.S. and Iran, particularly on the energy market and the debt market. It is expected that during Easter weekend, the U.S. may take action, such as going to war, which would lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, soaring oil prices, and a significant contraction in the global bond market. The Federal Reserve, facing the triple pressures of inflation, a banking crisis, and war financing, may adopt a "financial repression" strategy to lower real interest rates. Ultimately, the risks in the bond market are considered a greater hidden danger.

Crypto Market Holds Steady Despite U.S.-Iran Tensions

The crypto market remains stable amid geopolitical tensions, with a market cap of $2.31T. Bitcoin and Ethereum show slight gains, while notable gainers include TRUMP, IRIS, and PEPE. DeFi TVL rises, but NFT sales decline. Key companies adopt Solana's toolkit, and Singapore reports an $8.83M crypto theft.