Global Markets

On April 3, under market pressure, Bitcoin Treasury Company adopted different strategies: Nakamoto Holdings sold 284 bitcoins to adjust its balance sheet, while Strategy kept 762,000 BTC untouched. New Hampshire plans to issue Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, expected to raise $100 million. CoinShares merged with Vine Hill Capital and listed on Nasdaq.

Charles Schwab will launch a cryptocurrency trading service called “Schwab Crypto” on its investment platform on April 3, initially supporting trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum and covering most states in the United States. The service has been developed by its subsidiary. Charles Schwab has previously offered related ETF products and supported trading on the EDX Markets exchange.

Gate News message, according to the April 3 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net outflow of 21 BTC (approximately $1.39 million) and a 7-day net outflow of 3,616 BTC (approximately $240.99 million). Ethereum ETFs saw a 1-day net outflow of 15,212 ETH (approximately $31.14 million) and a 7-day n

On April 3, BVIX was quoted at 49.18, with an intraday decline of 7.56%; EVIX was quoted at 69.80, with an intraday decline of 5.50%. The U.S. dollar to offshore Chinese yuan exchange rate fell by 0.05%, and the U.S. dollar to the Japanese yen fell by 0.02%. Gate supports users in trading multiple asset types within the platform, enabling the fusion of crypto and traditional financial assets.

Gate News message, on April 3, after the Non-Farm Payrolls data was released, the U.S. Dollar Index DXY (a measure of the dollar’s strength versus a basket of currencies) surged sharply in the short term, topping out at 100.1. Non-U.S. currencies generally fell; EUR/USD and GBP/USD both dropped nearly 30 points in the short term.

In February, stablecoins surpassed the US ACH network in transaction volume, reaching $7.2 trillion. This growth indicates their emerging role as a global payment infrastructure, enhancing financial accessibility without traditional banking constraints.

Blue Cat Owl Capital’s stock price has fallen to an all-time low after a surge in redemption requests for its private credit funds, totaling $5.4 billion in the first quarter. The company’s market value has shrunk by more than 40% this year. Investor confidence has declined, the industry faces pressure, and redemption restrictions may affect cash flow and earnings.

In Q1 2026, the total stablecoin supply reached $320 billion, setting a new all-time high. Total trading volume surpassed $2.8 trillion, accounting for 75% of total cryptocurrency trading volume. The supply trends of USDC and USDT diverged, and the share of automated trading rose to 76%.

This week, due to Trump’s tough remarks targeting Iran, gold prices fell, with spot gold and futures down 2% and 2.5%, respectively. Rising oil prices boosted inflation expectations, reducing gold’s appeal. In addition, the entire precious metals complex faced pressure: UBS cut its gold price outlook, so investors need to watch how the situation in the Middle East and market volatility affect prices.

The report points out that traditional financial institutions are rapidly moving into the cryptocurrency market, creating competitive pressure on exchanges. With the rollout of spot Bitcoin ETFs, investors are increasingly favoring bank and securities products, leading to decreased exchange trading volume and layoffs. If an exchange doesn’t offer unique services, it will be difficult to survive. The trend toward the integration of traditional finance and the crypto industry is also strengthening, and exchanges worldwide face challenges.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen a surge in daily trading volume, making it the leader in U.S. spot trading volume. Although there has been overall ETF fund outflow, IBIT’s trading activity indicates that institutional investors are paying closer attention to the crypto market, reflecting intensifying competition between traditional finance and digital assets. In the future, Bitcoin prices and economic signals will influence ETF fund flows.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report warns that tokenized finance poses four major risks, including exacerbating market fragmentation, increasing financial stability risks, conflicts in cross-border settlement, and challenges for emerging economies. The IMF recommends implementing policies such as secure money anchoring and unified regulation to address these risks, and notes that the tokenized finance market is growing rapidly.

A lawsuit involving SpaceX shares could have a major impact on how proceeds from its upcoming IPO are distributed. The dispute stems from a collaboration between Trellis Software and ClearList Holdings; Trellis alleges that ClearList attempted to dilute its stake, while ClearList counters that Trellis failed to deliver the software. The case’s progress will affect private equity funding worth billions of dollars and has sparked attention to protections for shareholders and market rules.

In 2026, the private credit market faces liquidity pressure. Investor redemption demand is high, but actual settlement falls short of half, and multiple institutions have initiated redemption restrictions. Market tension and sentiment worsen, default rates hit a record high, and problems with asset structure are pronounced. Blockchain attempts have failed to improve liquidity, and macro pressures have struck borrowers. Overall, private credit could become a source of systemic risk.

Gate News message. April 3, according to Solid Intel, Turkey sold about 120 tons of gold within three weeks, worth up to $20 billion, to support its legal tender lira. Of that, it sold about 70 tons of gold last week.

In 2026, the asset composition of U.S. residents saw a significant shift. The proportion of stock market–linked assets rose to a record high, and household wealth became increasingly dependent on the capital markets. However, as the market environment changed, major stock indexes generally weakened, geopolitical tensions intensified market volatility, and consumer spending may be affected, thereby weighing on economic growth. Future trends will require monitoring the market’s ability to absorb adjustments and the impact of external shocks.

Mastercard will launch a cryptocurrency partner program in 2026, partnering with 85 companies to advance the integration of blockchain and traditional finance. Aptos becomes a core partner, aiming to improve the usability of payment scenarios; in the future, users will enjoy a “frictionless blockchain” experience. At the same time, this collaboration strengthens institutions’ positioning in digital assets, but it also faces challenges related to privacy and decentralization.

In 2026, the U.S. job market faces serious challenges: government job openings and the hiring rate have fallen significantly, layoffs in the private sector continue, and leading indicators suggest a bleak employment outlook. The market is focused on the upcoming jobs report to gauge the direction of the economy.

In April 2026, Trump admitted that strikes had been launched against Iranian infrastructure, causing market sentiment to weaken and pulling the price of Bitcoin back to $66,300. Rising geopolitical risk caused financial markets to diverge; Asian stocks rebounded, while crypto assets came under pressure. If the situation deteriorates, Bitcoin’s support level at $65,000 would trigger technical selling. Market drivers shifted toward geopolitics, and in the short term Bitcoin is unlikely to shake off the impact of macro shocks.

Grayscale Investments has filed a revised S-1 form, planning to convert the Bittensor trust into an ETF, involving the TAO token. If approved, it would be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, boosting liquidity and transparency and attracting more institutional investors. This move reflects growing interest in the decentralized AI space, and it also means institutional capital is looking for new investment opportunities.