Crypto Data and Research Reports

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index recorded a score of 8 on March 30, indicating extreme pessimism in the market. Maintaining this state for 59 days, it is the longest fear period since the 2022 FTX collapse. Despite subdued retail sentiment, long-term holders have moved Bitcoin to self-custody accounts for protection, with no sign of selling pressure—showing behavior consistent with historical bottom characteristics. With the current market influenced by multiple macro factors and lacking a clear rebound catalyst, the timeline for recovery remains difficult to predict.

CoinShares’ report shows that in Q4 2025, Bitcoin mining faced severe difficulties: the computing power price fell to a historic low, and many older mining rigs were operating at a loss. The mining sector is splitting into companies centered on AI and companies that are purely mining-based; in the future, this could accelerate consolidation and change risk profiles.

On the decentralized sustainable derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, a whale trader opened a leveraged short Bitcoin position worth $53.0 million, with a liquidation price of $80,630. At the same time, the trader also holds short positions in silver and multiple altcoins, as well as a long position in Brent crude oil, reflecting its bearish outlook on the current market. Geopolitics, regulatory uncertainty, and the upcoming employment data make up the threefold pressure weighing on this week’s market.

Bitcoin rebounds in the short term to $67,660, and a U.S. senator proposes the “U.S. Mining Act,” aiming to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Bitmine re-stakes 167,500 ETH, bringing its total staked amount to nearly 3.31 million ETH. With market volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices fell. Analysts say short-term market sentiment is sluggish, and rising oil prices are affecting the BTC price.

From 2026-03-31 01:15 to 2026-03-31 01:30 (UTC), ETH recorded a +1.04% return within 15 minutes. The price range was 2039.77 to 2062.77 USDT, with a swing of 1.13%. During this period, market volatility intensified, trading activity surged, and attention to short-term moves increased. The main drivers behind this unusual move are continued inflows of institutional capital via spot ETFs, with buy-side dominance in the Ethereum spot market. On-chain large transfers increased, whale addresses boosted their holdings within a short time, and funds flowed from multiple major exchanges into centralized and decentralized platforms.

From 2026-03-31 01:15 to 2026-03-31 01:30 (UTC), BTC showed a clear breakout move. The candlestick data indicates a return rate of +0.80%, with the price ranging between 67,241.1 and 67,884.3 USDT, and a recorded amplitude of 0.96%. During this period, trading activity in the market was active, risk appetite rebounded, and short-term bullish sentiment dominated, driving the price to break through local resistance. The main driving forces behind this breakout were the synchronized rise in trading volume across the spot and derivatives (futures/perpetual) markets, along with a significant net inflow of funds into exchanges. The spot trading volume surged sharply compared with the average value of the previous hour.

Trump-family-backed Bitcoin company American Bitcoin (ABTC) announced that its Bitcoin reserves have exceeded 7,000 BTC. Since it listed in September 2025, its holdings have grown by about three times, making it the 16th-largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder in the world.

The data for March 31 shows that the total supply of non-USD stablecoins reached $1.2 billion, on-chain transfer volume was about $10 billion, and the number of holder addresses increased to 1.2 million. Euro stablecoins have grown significantly under MiCA regulation, and other local-currency stablecoins are also expanding, indicating that the stablecoin ecosystem is moving toward a multi-currency settlement system.

A certain CEX released trading data from March 1 to March 27, 2026: stock notional trading volume of $196 billion, 187 million options contracts, $16 billion in cryptocurrencies, and more. Complete data will be included in the Q1 2026 earnings report.

Gate News message: On March 31, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a certain staked entity added 167,578 ETH worth approximately $342.4 million in new collateral. Currently, the entity’s total staked holdings have reached 3,310,221 ETH, with a total value of approximately $6.7 billion.

Chainalysis reports that low-cost commercial drones have become a core tool in modern conflicts, and that Russian and Iranian organizations use cryptocurrency to fund drone procurement. Since 2022, pro-Russia groups have raised more than $8.3 million in donations, most of which were used in stablecoins. Iran’s Ministry of Defense has also accepted cryptocurrency payments for weapons.

Swift announced that its blockchain shared ledger project has made significant progress. It is developing its first minimum viable product (MVP) to enable interoperability for tokenized deposits at banks, support 24/7 cross-border payments, and improve payment speed and transparency.

Gate News bot message: According to the filing documents, David Bailey’s “Nakamoto” DAT sold $20 million worth of Bitcoin at a price of $70,422, which is below its average cost basis of $118,171. This sale implies that the institution has incurred losses on its Bitcoin investments.

The Ethereum Foundation recently staked over 22,000 ETH, marking its largest single-day staking move. This strategy aligns with a focus on yield generation and ecosystem support, aiming to reduce sell pressure during market fluctuations.

2026-03-30 21:00 to 21:15 (UTC), ETH recorded a +0.77% return rate within 15 minutes. The price range was from 2021.19 to 2039.4 USDT, with a 0.90% amplitude. Although the magnitude of short-term volatility is limited, market trading activity has clearly increased. Mainstream investors’ attention has risen, boosting short-term liquidity and intensifying changes in microstructure. The main driving factors behind this unusual move are the significant increase in on-chain activity and the continued inflow of institutional capital. Statistics show that the active addresses during the event window reached 420,690, setting a high level within the recent period, and re

The Ethereum Foundation staked $46.2 million worth of ETH, bringing its total staking to around $50 million. This initiative is part of a treasury strategy aimed at enhancing financial sustainability and supporting the Ethereum ecosystem.

Strategy, the largest public Bitcoin treasury firm, reported no BTC purchases last week for the first time since December 2025. Despite holding 762,099 BTC worth over $51 billion, the company's stock price has dropped 60% in six months.

Crypto treasury firms enable indirect investment in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum through equity. The model, popularized by companies like Strategy, involves holding crypto, raising capital via stocks, and earning returns through methods like staking. However, volatility risks persist, with firms needing to monitor performance metrics closely.

Key Insights: Solana fell below a six-week trendline, shifting focus toward 85 dollars support and a potential move to $67.44  if weakness continues Exchange outflows reached over 39 million dollars in three days, signaling reduced sell pressure while also tightening liquidity during price v

2026-03-30 17:15 to 17:30 (UTC), within 15 minutes ETH’s return recorded -0.92%, the price range was 2032.21 to 2060.58 USDT, the amplitude was 1.38%, and short-term market volatility intensified, drawing widespread attention. Data from the funding side shows that during this period the market’s overall trading volume remained at a high level, with large on-chain capital flows leaving, and short-term selling pressure being concentrated and released. The main driving force behind this unusual move comes from institutions actively reducing their holdings and a warming of macro risk-avoidance sentiment. During the reporting period, some large institutions began to adjust their portfolio structure, cutting ETH holdings significantly.