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Gate Daily (March 2): Trump campaign faces "insider trading" allegations over Iran airstrike; Vitalik explains Ethereum execution layer roadmap

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from weekend lows, trading around $66,700 on March 2. A mysterious account made precise bets on a U.S. airstrike against Iran, while the Trump camp faces allegations of "insider trading." Vitalik outlined Ethereum's execution layer roadmap, focusing on two major changes: state trees and virtual machines.

Quiet Timeline, Big Setup? 5 Crypto Trades to Watch as Market Cap Signals Rally

Total crypto market cap sits near levels that preceded rallies in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Meme tokens like PENGU and PIPPKIN show compression near liquidity pivot zones. LINK and POWER provide infrastructure exposure as LUNC maintains trading activity. The total market cap is

10xResearch: Market positions have been cleared, but liquidity remains relatively weak

10xResearch in its latest report states that crypto market positions have largely cleared, funding rates have dropped to lows, and implied volatility has reset, but liquidity remains fragile. The US 10-year Treasury yield has declined, ETF funds experienced a brief net inflow, and options traders are adjusting their positions around key March events.

Why did Bitcoin rise today? Showing resilience amid the Iran crisis, targeting $74,000.

Bitcoin has recently stabilized at $67,000, indicating that the market has absorbed geopolitical risks. Several analysts predict that Bitcoin may rebound to $73,000 to $74,000, but if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz leading to rising oil prices, it could trigger inflationary pressures and suppress Bitcoin demand.

Arthur Hayes says that if the U.S. intervenes in the Iran conflict for the long term, it could drive up Bitcoin prices

Arthur Hayes pointed out that since 1985, U.S. presidents have initiated military actions in the Middle East, and Trump continued this practice. He believes that prolonged U.S. involvement in Iran could lead to a Federal Reserve rate cut, supporting Bitcoin prices. The duration and cost of U.S. involvement remain uncertain.