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The S&P 500 is experiencing heightened volatility and a sharp reversal following a televised address by President Trump, which signaled a prolonged military operation in Iran and dashed investor hopes for an immediate ceasefire. Community discussion is dominated by concerns over escalating energy costs, frustration with the administration's inconsistent messaging, and widespread skepticism regarding the market's stability heading into the upcoming long weekend.

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Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is seeing intense trading activity as investors react to the potential for further military escalation in the Middle East following upcoming government remarks. The community is sharply divided, with traders debating whether market price action reflects a genuine de-escalation of conflict or a temporary bull trap driven by misinformation, leading many to adopt a defensive, cash-heavy stance ahead of the holiday weekend.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is currently caught in a volatile tug-of-war as investors react to high-stakes geopolitical developments in the Middle East and ongoing market manipulation concerns surrounding political rhetoric. While some bulls remain optimistic about institutional adoption and long-term scarcity, the community is actively debating whether current price action represents a genuine bottom or a trap ahead of further macro-driven downside.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+, and TMTG News. It operates through the Media and Truth.Fi segments. The Media segment includes products and services such as advertisement through the Truth Social platform. The Truth.Fi segment relates to customized exchange-traded funds or exchange-traded products invested in America First principles, and bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies or crypto-related securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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Trump Media & Technology Group is trending as investors and the online community closely monitor a highly anticipated prime-time address regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. The stock is facing intense volatility and polarizing debate as the community actively discusses the potential market impact of the president's military strategy, geopolitical uncertainty, and broader skepticism surrounding the company's long-term operational viability.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is currently drawing intense community focus due to speculative volatility ahead of its upcoming Q1 delivery report, with discourse deeply polarized between bulls betting on a demand recovery and bears fixated on broader macroeconomic instability. Sentiment remains heavily influenced by geopolitical headlines and debates over leadership, as traders weigh the company's long-term AI-driven prospects against immediate delivery figures.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA.

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MicroStrategy is seeing heavy volatility and intense debate as investors weigh the impact of potential Bitcoin price fluctuations, ongoing corporate share dilution, and market concerns over quantum computing threats to crypto security. The community is sharply divided, with some betting on a major short squeeze and rebound, while others characterize the stock as a precarious leverage play nearing a potential breakdown.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel is seeing heightened investor interest following a major deal to repurchase a significant stake in its Ireland Fab 34, a move interpreted as a strategic play to regain control over key manufacturing assets. The community is actively debating the company's long-term foundry turnaround potential against near-term geopolitical risks and broader market volatility.

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Kendu is generating significant community buzz as holders highlight its identity as a permissionless brand that incentivizes real-world product development and active community participation. Supporters are pointing to the project's persistent growth and diverse initiatives as key reasons for their long-term conviction, frequently encouraging others to join the movement before it reaches broader market recognition.

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AST SpaceMobile is currently trending as investors react to the confirmed April launch window for the BlueBird 7 satellite aboard Blue Origins New Glenn, while the broader community remains locked in a fierce debate between bullish believers in the satellite broadband thesis and bearish skepticism over execution delays, dilution risks, and market volatility.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to CryptoQuant, on-chain data showed profitability recovering, though long-term metrics suggest no full market reset has occurred.</li><li>JDK Analysis said that futures market activity indicated recent price support may be driven by short covering rather than new demand.</li><li>Analysts warned that Bitcoin could revisit $60,000 if current support levels fail to hold.</li></ul>Bitcoin’s (BTC) price rose on Wednesday to just under $69,000, but analysts said the market remains fragile beneath the surface, with conflicting signals pointing to volatility in the weeks ahead.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 1.7% in the last 24 hours to $68,800, according to CoinGecko data. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_133834_png_c66534f08f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 133834.png" width="1262" height="147"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on April 1 as of 12:45 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Data from CryptoQuant&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/69cccd03cc62714169db10d1-Bitcoin-Profit-Structure-Has-Not-Reset-Yet">showed</a> that the share of profitable Bitcoin supply has recovered to 66.4% as of April 1, with the 30-day moving average at 69.1%. However, the 365-day moving average remained elevated at 87.5%.CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. noted that a full market reset is normally marked by a sharp decline in the 365-day average. During the 2018–2019 cycle, that metric fell to 63.8% before the crypto winter set in. “The current picture is different,” he wrote.&nbsp;According to him, the market is experiencing severe internal compression in profitability, but it is still far from a true structural reset. “As long as the long-term average holds near 87.5%, this is better described as a prolonged cyclical correction with elevated two-way volatility, rather than a full bearish-phase reset,” Adler wrote.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Short Covering Supports Bitcoin Price, Not Fresh Demand</h2>JDK Analysis also suggested that Bitcoin may be showing a false show of strength. It noted that spot markets are seeing active selling, while futures data showed aggressive buying largely driven by short covering rather than new long positions, which has helped keep prices supported near current levels.&nbsp;In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/The_JDK99/status/2039250945788325909?s=20">post</a> on X, JDK said that as short positions unwind, the temporary bid supporting prices could fade, leaving the market exposed to continued selling pressure. In that scenario, Bitcoin could revisit range lows near $60,000 if the current trendline fails to hold.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/The_JDK99/status/2039250945788325909" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_133317_png_ff151942eb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 133317.png" width="810" height="1077"></a><figcaption>@The_JDK99</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Stablecoin Positioning Signals Potential Buying Power</h2>Stablecoin allocations have increased, suggesting that investors are holding more liquidity in reserve, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/caprioleio/status/2039223457276461305?s=20">post</a> on X. According to him, this “dry powder” could provide support for Bitcoin if sentiment improves.Edwards noted that allocations towards Bitcoin were elevated for much of 2025 but have since normalized, drawing comparisons to market conditions seen in 2022. According to him, the shift reflects a more cautious stance among investors, but also leaves room for re-entry if macro conditions stabilize.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/caprioleio/status/2039223457276461305" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_133307_png_36fd0d2c17.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 133307.png" width="838" height="880"></a><figcaption>Source: @caprioleio/X</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin broke its five-month losing streak with a gain of over 1% in March, but remains more than 45% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October last year and has lost over 20% year-to-date.For now, analysts expect continued volatility, with Bitcoin trading in a broad range until a clearer catalyst emerges.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-reclaims-68-k-ahead-of-trump-iran-speech/cZ7Hjf0RIn8">Bitcoin Reclaims $68K But Ethereum Outpaces Gains Ahead Of Trump's Iran Speech</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Nears $69,000 But It May Be A False Show Of Strength – Analysts Flag Weak Demand, More Volatility Ahead

Bitcoin rose to just under $69,000 on Wednesday, but analysts say the market remains fragile with conflicting signals.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin climbed above $68,000 on Wednesday morning, but retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency and Ethereum remained in ‘bearish’ territory on Stocktwits.&nbsp;</li><li>The broader cryptocurrency market rose over 3% ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled address on Iran.</li><li>Bitcoin remains range-bound, with mixed signals from derivatives markets and ongoing accumulation seen in exchange outflows, according to a Nansen analyst.</li></ul>Ethereum (ETH) led gains among crypto majors on Wednesday morning, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC), which broke its losing streak to end March in the green, ahead of President Donald Trump’s speech tonight.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 3.2% over the last 24 hours to around $68,400, while retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_065841_png_398d571776.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 065841.png" width="1256" height="131"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on April 1 as of 6:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> rose 5.3% to around $2,100 in the last 24 hours, and retail sentiment has been trending in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. However, retail chatter around ETH was at ‘normal’ levels while chatter around BTC was at ‘low’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_065857_png_7926653f98.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 065857.png" width="1249" height="149"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on April 1 as of 6:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Markets Rally Ahead Of Trump’s Iran Address</h2>The rally comes ahead of Trump’s speech scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. “President Trump will give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PressSec/status/2039127824947183967?s=20">post</a> on X. She did not provide more details on what Trump is expected to say.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PressSec/status/2039127824947183967" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_065947_png_53ff40b361.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-01 065947.png" width="826" height="246"></a><figcaption>Source: @PressSec/X</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;Geopolitical developments tied to the U.S.-Iran war have been a key driver of recent volatility across cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks and oil prices. Bitcoin has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-vs-gold-trade-flips-correlation-hits-two-year-low/cZ37XKvRIgo">remained</a> in the green since the war began, while the price of gold and the S&amp;P 500&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/kospi-s-and-p-500-gold-sink-on-us-iran-tensions-but-bitcoin-holds/cZd9fmeRI5O">dipped</a> into the red amid the surge in oil prices.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Where Is Bitcoin’s Price Headed Next?</h2>One user on Stocktwits said they expect Bitcoin’s price to drop over the next three months, as it did in 2022, but hoped the drawdown would be less severe.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Marsh_B/message/649109356</stembedurl>Another user said they expect the volatility in Bitcoin’s price to stabilize moving forward.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Samurai0/message/649118317</stembedurl>“BTC still looks range-bound here, not outright weak but not in a clean risk-on regime either,” said Nicolai Søndergaard, research analyst at Nansen, adding that exchange outflows suggest that there is still underlying accumulation. However, he noted that options positioning into end-of-week expiry “reflects uncertainty more than conviction”.The overall cryptocurrency market rose more than 3% in the last 24 hours to around $2.43 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> around $327 million in liquidations over the past day, with liquidation of short bets amounting to around $209 million and $117 million in long positions being forced to unwind.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/swarmer-ceo-says-lockheed-martin-rtx-unlikely-to-win-drone-software-race/cZER8Z4RINT">EXCLUSIVE: Swarmer CEO Says Lockheed Martin, RTX ‘Unlikely’ To Win Drone Software Race</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Reclaims $68K But Ethereum Outpaces Gains Ahead Of Trump's Iran Speech

Ethereum led gains among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, rising more than 5% in the last 24 hours. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crypto analysts cautioned that the recovery may be temporary and would depend on whether Bitcoin’s price can move above $70,000.</li><li>Ethereum and Solana outperformed Bitcoin amid the cryptocurrency market’s recovery.&nbsp;</li><li>The broader cryptocurrency market rose above $2.4 trillion.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from a low of $65,000 in the last 24 hours on Monday morning, but analysts believe the recovery may be only temporary before the apex cryptocurrency takes another dive.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 1.4% in the last 24 hours to around $67,400, according to CoinGecko data. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ chatter levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_062548_png_9b907a7b91.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 062548.png" width="1362" height="140"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 30 as of 6:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Rebound Faces Skepticism</h2>According to crypto analyst Ted Pillows, Bitcoin’s price may reach $70,000 before being rejected and moving back lower. “Yes, we could hold here, but a crash in the coming weeks is more likely,” he wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2038539070758891956">post</a> on X.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2038535702116462956" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_062608_png_7f76be90a4.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 062608.png" width="828" height="1030"></a><figcaption>Source: @TedPillows/X</figcaption></figure>Michael van de Poppe, founder and chief investment officer at MNFunds,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2038529862562890078">said</a> on X that if Bitcoin manages to break $71,000 then it may confirm an upward trend, but that largely depends on how macroeconomic events play out. If Bitcoin dips towards $65,000 again, it could be an even better setup for a stronger upward move.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2038529862562890078" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_062622_png_7eea256267.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 062622.png" width="819" height="1028"></a><figcaption>@CryptoMichNL/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum, Solana Lead Crypto Market Rebound</h2>Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) led gains while Ripple’s XRP (XRP) and Binance Coin (BNB) underperformed Bitcoin.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> rose 2.8% in the last 24 hours, capturing the $2,000 mark again. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the altcoin remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_062641_png_ce0655f6d7.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 062641.png" width="1359" height="141"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on March 30 as of 6:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">Solana’s price</a> rose around 2.3% in the last 24 hours to around $84. It also saw sentiment in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, but retail chatter was at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_062654_png_743b87bf47.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 062654.png" width="1365" height="138"><figcaption>SOL retail sentiment and message volume on March 30 as of 6:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/Ripple">XRP’s price</a> gained 1.2% in the last 24 hours and managed to climb back up to $1.35 – still far from the psychological support level of $1.50. Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/binancecoin">BNB’s price</a> edged just 0.7% higher in the last 24 hours to around $617.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around both altcoins trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day,&nbsp; chatter around XRP was at ‘low’ levels, while BNB saw message volumes at ‘high’ levels.The overall cryptocurrency market moved 1.2% higher in the last 24 hours, edging back over $2.4 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> around $366 million liquidated over the past day, with $243 million in long positions being forced to unwind.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mara-clsk-migi-stocks-rise-pre-market-after-bitcoin-rebounds-to-68-k-analysts-warn-time-pain-persists/cZERm8VRIZ8">MARA, CLSK, MIGI Stocks Rise Pre-Market After Bitcoin Rebounds To $68K – Analysts Warn ‘Time Pain’ Persists</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Recovers From $65,000 – Analysts Warn Rally May Be Short-Lived

Bitcoin rebounded from around $65,000 to trade near $67,400, gaining 1.4% over the past 24 hours.

<ul><li>Rising tensions with Iran pushed oil prices up, fueled concerns about inflation, and caused investors to seek safe havens such as gold, which surged as BTC declined.</li><li>Retail sentiment around BTC trended in ‘extremely bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume.&nbsp;</li></ul>Gary Black, managing partner at&nbsp;The&nbsp;Future Funds said on Friday that he expects bitcoin to continue to decline to reflect a combination of macro forces, deleveraging, and shifting risk-off sentiment creating a prolonged correction similar to 2022.&nbsp;He said in a social media&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/garyblack00">post</a> that BTC has fallen 47% since its $125.3K high last Oct 6th to today’s $65.9K.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/GARY_BLACK_BTC_PNG_4c94ffa030.webp" alt="Black said that high futures open interest led to cascading liquidations when prices dropped." width="396" height="600"></figure>Bitcoin at the time of writing was down 4% to $65,984.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Factors Pointed Out By Black</h2>Black said that high futures open interest led to cascading liquidations when prices dropped. Billions in long positions were wiped out in waves,&nbsp;amplifying downside moves far beyond what fundamentals alone would suggest, as forced selling created thin liquidity and negative momentum.Rising tensions with Iran pushed oil prices up, fueled concerns about inflation, and caused investors to seek safe havens such as gold, which surged as BTC declined. At the same time, the U.S. dollar strengthened, the Federal Reserve issued hawkish signals, and Treasury yields increased. As a result, risk assets like BTC and tech stocks declined as capital flowed into safer investments, the post added.“After the 2021-2023 Bitcoin drawdown of -75% from $66.1K in Nov 2021 to $15.6K in Nov 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it took Bitcoin two and a half years (until March 2024) to fully recover its losses,” Black said.&nbsp;“After fueling the 2025 rally, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows reflecting profit-taking, drawdown thresholds, and reduced risk appetite amid volatility. This contrasted with earlier inflows and institutional support,” he further added.&nbsp;<h2>Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around BTC trended in ‘extremely bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume.&nbsp;BTC is down 25% so far in 2026.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Gary Black Sees More Pain For Bitcoin To Reflect Geopolitical And Deleveraging Risks

Black said that high futures open interest led to cascading liquidations when prices dropped.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On-chain data shows Machi Brother has been liquidated more than 335 times while continuing to hold long positions.</li><li>His portfolio swung from a $44.84 million gain to a significant loss within six months.</li><li>Huang’s strategy involves increasing exposure during downturns, a high-risk approach often described as Martingale-style trading.</li></ul>Crypto trader Jeffrey Huang, also known as Machi Big Brother, deposited an additional $500,000 in USDC (USDC) into Hyperliquid (HYPE), despite being down about $75.9 million from his peak profit position.According to on-chain data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/machibigbrother">tracked</a> by Arkham Intelligence, he has been liquidated over 335 times earning him the title of “King of Crypto Liquidations” on social media – and he is still long. Data also showed Machi’s position swung from a $44.84 million gain to a net loss of $75.9 million in a span of six months. He was liquidated 262 times in January alone.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/arkham/status/2037486251474034995" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_135514_png_9aa0eb5061.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 135514.png" width="836" height="842"></a><figcaption>Source: @arkham/X</figcaption></figure>Despite losing all the margin in his account, the Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and former musician added another $500,000 USDC into Hyperliquid within hours. He has already burned through $150,000 of that fresh deposit.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/hyperliquid">HYPE’s price</a> has fallen 2.3% in the last 24 hours to around $38.25. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the altcoin trended in ‘bearish’ territory, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">High Leverage Amplifies Losses</h2>The move comes after another forced liquidation on Thursday, when on-chain data confirmed his leveraged Ethereum (ETH) long on Hyperliquid was wiped out, taking cumulative losses on the trade beyond $30.7 million. With 25x leverage, a roughly 4% adverse move in ETH was enough to trigger liquidation.His current positions, as per Arkham data, sit at 3,300 Ethereum worth $6.76 million, 8 Bitcoin (BTC) worth&nbsp; $544,000, and 9,888.88 HYPE&nbsp; worth $383,000. All his positions are longs, all opened into a falling market.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> dipped more than 4% in the last 23 hours, falling below $2,000 to around $1,970. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin on Stocktwits trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> tanked more than 4.5%, falling under the $67,000 mark around to around $65,600 in midday trade. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency dropped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter remained at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;Huang's strategy has been described as Martingale-style, which involves doubling down on losing positions during price drops rather than cutting exposure. His trades have been funded in part through wallets linked to PleasrDAO treasury funds deposited years earlier. In June 2025, Huang showed what the strategy can deliver when it works, turning $6 million in deposits into $2 million in gains in a single week through HYPE trades.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is displayed on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Crypto Whale Machi Big Brother Bleeds $75M, Doubles Down With Fresh $500K Deposit

Jeffrey Huang, known as Machi Big Brother in crypto circles, deposited an additional $500,000 in USDC into Hyperliquid despite a $75.9 million drawdown from peak levels.

Crypto Whale Machi Big Brother Down $75.87 Million — And Still Buying The Dip

<ul><li>Decentralized finance tokens Stargate Finance, Ondo, and Canton, rose on Friday even as Bitcoin’s price fell below $67,000 and the broader cryptocurrency market saw a selloff.</li><li>Stargate Finance led the gains, climbing more than 30% and reaching a one-year high.</li><li>Canton Network’s token gained more than 3% in the last 24 hours, but remained over 30% below its record high seen last month.&nbsp;</li></ul>Cryptocurrency tokens in decentralized finance (DeFi) defied the broad slump in the market on Friday with Stargate Finance (STG), Ondo (ONDO) and Canton (CC) in the green even as Bitcoin (BTC) tanked below $67,000.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/stargate-finance">STG’s price</a> rose more than 33% in the last 24 hours to around $0.25, paring gains after hitting an over one-year high of $0.27 in intraday trade. Retail sentiment around the token flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day and chatter rose to ‘extremely high’ from ‘normal’ levels. Stargate Finance was among the top gainers in the cryptocurrency market at the time of writing.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_121955_png_dd44f81c1b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 121955.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Stargate Finance's Token Rising Today?</h2>Stargate is one of the most-used bridges in the industry, having processed more than $70 billion in cumulative volume. The protocol, built on LayerZero, helps users and decentralised applications to transfer different tokens across multiple blockchains.Stargate Finance’s token remains more than 90% below its record high of $4.14 seen almost four years ago. However, the cryptocurrency has clocked a gain of more than 14% over the past 12 months and rallied more than 40% over the past week.In August last year, STG holders approved a $110 million merger with LayerZero, with STG converting to ZRO tokens. Stargate also launched a cross-chain bridge with Ondo in late 2025, expanding into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) across Ethereum (ETH) and BNB Chain (BNB).The uptick in STG’s price comes as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell more than 4% in the last 24 hours to around $65,900. Retail sentiment around BTC on Stocktwits fell to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘low’ levels of chatter. The overall cryptocurrency market <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">dipped</a> 3.5% to around $2.35 trillion.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">CC, ONDO Tokens Rally Despite Bitcoin Weakness</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/canton-network">CC’s price</a> rose over 3% in the last 24 hours to around $0.14. Retail sentiment around the token, however, remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day and chatter fell to ‘high’ from ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_122244_png_176b7624f8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 122244.png" width="1374" height="147">Canton Network’s token rallied to a record of $0.19 in February and has fallen nearly 30% since the milestone. It is touted as the first privacy-enabled open blockchain network. The network was launched in 2023 by a consortium led by Goldman Sachs with the aim of connecting fragmented financial systems while meeting regulatory and privacy requirements. Visa recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/visa-joins-chainlink-circle-as-the-new-super-validator-for-canton-network/cZ3YUgURISC">joined</a> Canton as a super validator.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ondo-finance">ONDO’s price</a> rose around 1.3% in the last 24 hours to $0.26. Retail sentiment around the token trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past day and chatter remained at ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_122315_png_75daf08d7c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 122315.png" width="1387" height="147">Many users on the platform welcomed ONDO’s resilience, noting that the token was rising even as Bitcoin weakened, and expected further upside.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/baalbabaal/message/648732032</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/MonkfromtheMoon/message/648713802</stembedurl>Ondo, like the other two tokens, is a decentralised finance ecosystem focused on bridging traditional finance with blockchain by tokenising real-world assets like U.S. Treasuries, stocks, and ETFs.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The global cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline, with Bitcoin falling below the key threshold of $75,000, dragging major altcoins down with it in Creteil, France, on February 3, 2026. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Stargate Network Hits 1-Year High – STG, ONDO, CC Defy Bitcoin Drop Below $67,000 Amid Crypto Selloff

Stargate Finance’s token was among the top gainers on Friday, climbing more than 30% to a one-year high of $0.27.

STG, ONDO, CC Defy Bitcoin Drop Below $67,000 Amid Crypto Selloff

Stargate Finance’s token was among the top gainers on Friday, climbing more than 30% to a one-year high of $0.27.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Bitcoin is also on track to track for a six month slump, last seen during the 2018-19 crypto winter.</li><li>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply.&nbsp;</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $66,000 on Friday morning and triggered more than $500 million in liquidations across the cryptocurrency marketAccording CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">data</a>, more than $469 million came from long positions that were forced to unwind. Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out, followed by Ethereum (ETH), which saw $140 million go underwater.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Dumps To Under $66,000</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell over 5% in the last 24 hours to around $65,700. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits fell to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112936_png_bc2235266a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112936.png" width="1374" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The cryptocurrency has now fallen almost 6% over the past week and its month returns have edged into red territory. Bitcoin is on-track to hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">rare six-month losing streak</a>, last seen during the crypto winter of 2018 and 2019. It remains more than 45% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> fell 4.8% in the last 24 hours, falling below the $2,000 support level to around $1,970. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin also trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112813_png_0fbb302f62.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112813.png" width="1345" height="161"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Bitcoin Falling?</h2>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks did little to improve risk appetite, leaving traders cautious.Brent crude oil prices rose over 2% to above $103 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices us gained more than 4% to above $96 a barrel. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United Stated Oil Fund (USO)</a> rose 4.35% in morning trade to around $122. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_110309_png_bacc342b06.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 110309.png" width="1359" height="150"><figcaption>USO retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 11:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Many users on Stockwits forecast that Bitcoin’s price is likely to fall to at least $50,000, with some citing technicals while others blamed the U.S.-Iran war.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/BruniCharting/message/648744513</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheBullofWalllStreet/message/648734291</stembedurl>“Bitcoin and US equities are selling off as oil and gold rally heading into the weekend,” X crypto analyst Satoshi Stacker&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/StackerSatoshi/status/2037555127448383576?s=20">wrote</a> in a post. “Be prepared for further headline volatility as we approach the weekly tradfi close later today.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group on July 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000 – Wipes Out $500 Million In Crypto Bets Amid Oil Surge, Hormuz Tensions 

Nearly $470 million of overall crypto liquidations came from long positions that were forced to unwind. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s price fell more than 4% in the past 24 hours, trading near $66,400 after dropping below $67,000.</li><li>CoinGlass data showed that Bitcoin's March returns turned negative, putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak.</li><li>The broader crypto market slid below $2.4 trillion, triggering more than $450 million in liquidations.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $67,000 on Friday morning, pushing March returns into the red and putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> tanked more than 4% the last 24 hours to around $66,400. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency dropped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day, with chatter at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_083656_png_45f9da98a2.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 083656.png">According to CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/today">data</a>, Bitcoin’s returns for March are now down 0.53%. If the apex cryptocurrency continues to trend lower, this will be the second time in history that Bitcoin has recorded 6 consecutive months in the red. The last time was from August 2018 to January 2019, dubbed once one of the most brutal crypto winters the market has seen.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Liquidations Top $450 Million In 24 Hours</h2>The drop in Bitcoin’s price and the overall cryptocurrency market falling below $2.4 trillion triggered over $450 million liquidations, with $400 million in long bets wiped out over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin led the liquidation wave with $183 million of forced unwinds, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at $124 million.&nbsp;Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) took a bigger hit than Bitcoin.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">Solana’s price</a> dropped more than 5% to around $83 while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/cardano">Cardano’s price</a> fell 4.5% to around $0.24. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around both altcoins trended in ‘bearish’ territory but chatter around Solana was at ‘high’ levels while chatter around Cardano stayed at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_083629_png_fb10686e15.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 083629.png" width="1364" height="130"></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> fell at par with Bitcoin, down 4.1% in the last 24 hours to $1,985 – falling below the psychological support level of $2,000. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around ETH also trended in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day. Message volume remained at ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_085011_png_30d59f5814.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 085011.png" width="1368" height="136"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Geopolitical Risks Shape Crypto Market Positioning</h2>“Crypto markets are reflecting geopolitical uncertainty primarily through derivatives positioning,” Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, told Stocktwits over email. “Bitcoin’s call-put skew continues to oscillate with headlines around a potential Iran–US deal versus escalation risk, but remains in negative territory, indicating persistent demand for downside hedging.”Barthere noted that the near-term outlook will likely depend on whether negotiations move toward a credible framework. Progress toward a deal, potentially involving broader international mediation, could help stabilize energy markets and reduce hedging demand. Conversely, she said renewed escalation could reinforce defensive positioning, with capital remaining concentrated in lower-volatility and yield-focused strategies.&nbsp;This is also the first time that Bitcoin&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-on-track-to-end-first-ever-post-halving-year-in-the-red/cL74zJfREUZ">ended</a> a post-halving year in the red and saw&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-price-drops-below-67-k-xrp-ethereum-lead-losses/cZTchKbRITR">consecutive losses</a> in both January and February.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/nvidia-hit-with-certified-class-action-1-billion-crypto-revenue-cover-up/cZ3ruhORIjs">Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang Face Certified Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged $1B Crypto Revenue Misstatements</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign advertises a Bitcoin ATM at a gas station on July 16, 2025 near Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak

The last, and only, time Bitcoin saw six months in the red was between August 2018 and January 2019, which is dubbed one of the most brutal crypto winters on record.

Bitcoin Slides Below $67,000, Risks Rare Six-Month Losing Streak

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>All asset classes fell on Thursday morning after oil prices surged following attacks on energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, driving broader market volatility.</li><li>Brent crude rose sharply due to its exposure to the Strait of Hormuz, while WTI saw more modest movement.</li><li>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment remained ‘bullish’ for Bitcoin, while sentiment for gold and silver ETFs turned ‘extremely bearish’.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor said on Thursday that Bitcoin (BTC) is the “ultimate hedge” in current market conditions, while the apex cryptocurrency outperformed gold and silver.“Bitcoin is the ultimate hedge against chaos,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2034611205331923307?s=20">wrote</a> in a post on X.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell 4.4% in the last 24 hours to around $69,200. Meanwhile, the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was down nearly 12% in at market open, and the SPDR Gold Shares ETF&nbsp; (GLD) was down almost 6%. Both funds were among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2034611205331923307" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091352_png_342336ca4c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 091352.png" width="824" height="207"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor/X</figcaption></figure>Retail sentiment around Bitcoin also held up better than that for GLD and SLV on Stocktwits, trending in ‘bullish’ territory. Meanwhile, retail sentiment around the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust</a> was in the ‘extremely bearish’ zone.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091918_png_5cb2d261bc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 091918.png" width="1252" height="133"><figcaption>SLV retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091904_png_d975841ba2.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 091904.png" width="1255" height="137"><figcaption>GLD retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091851_png_774efdd70b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 091851.png" width="1253" height="144"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> took a hit of around 4.4% at market open on Thursday. Like Bitcoin, it also saw retail sentiment in the ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_093614_png_1762ffcf07.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 093614.png" width="1273" height="149"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 9:35 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Surge Drives Broad Market Volatility</h2>The drop across assets, including the equity market, came after Brent crude prices surged as high as $119 in intraday trade before paring gains to around $111 amid rising uncertainty in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices were down over 2% on Thursday morning.&nbsp;In the last 24 hours, an Iranian missile damaged a major LNG complex in Qatar, while debris from an intercepted strike forced a gas facility shutdown in Abu Dhabi. Drone attacks set two oil refineries in Kuwait on fire, and Saudi Arabia is assessing damage after a strike near the Red Sea. The attack in Yanbu marks the first hit on an Aramco facility in that region during the conflict.The divide between the two oil indexes has been widening. The oil that depends more on the Strait of Hormuz, which is brent crude, saw a 10%&nbsp; uptick in prices over past week. WTI, which does not pass through the Strait, saw a smaller move of 1.2%.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-below-70-000-after-brent-oil-surges-to-119-amid-attacks/cZ3aLf0RIWt">Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 After Brent Oil Surges To $119 Amid Middle East Attacks</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks on stage during Bitcoin Conference 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center on May 19, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Bitcoin Magazine)

Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin The ‘Ultimate Hedge Against Chaos’ With BTC Beating Gold, Silver Amid Oil Shock

Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 4% in the last 24 hours but outperformed gold and silver, which posted steeper losses.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The overall cryptocurrency market fell 4.4% in the last 24 hours, attempting to hold above $2.5 trillion.&nbsp;</li><li>Nearly $588 million in leveraged positions were liquidated, with long trades accounting for $492 million.</li><li>The sudden fall in Bitcoin’s price comes after oil prices jumped following attacks on energy facilities in Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.</li><li>Despite the decline, retail sentiment on Stocktwits around Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency tokens remained in ‘bullish’ territory.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $70,000 in early morning trade on Thursday after Brent oil prices climbed to $119 for a second time this month following major attacks on energy facilities in the Persian Gulf.The overall cryptocurrency market fell 4.4% in the last 24 hours, attempting to hold above $2.5 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> nearly $588 million was liquidated over the past day, with $492 million coming from long positions being wiped out. Around $222 million in Bitcoin bets went underwater, followed by nearly $180 million in Ethereum (ETH) bets.“All assets, except oil, continue to sell off,” said crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2034548728015495497?s=20">post</a> on X, noting that Bitcoin got rejected at the technical resistance level and is now trading in the support area between $69,000 and $70,000.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2034548728015495497" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_062339_png_0fd1e2adbb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 062339.png" width="834" height="1091"></a><figcaption>Source: @CryptoMichNL/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell 5.4% in the last 24 hours, trading at around $70,300 after hitting an intraday low of around $69,500, according to CoinGecko data. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter dipped to ‘low’ from ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_054524_png_09d83838b0.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-19 054524.png" width="1363" height="132"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 19 as of 6:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Many users on the platform expressed frustration with President Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/reginaldbaker32/message/647945588</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/clockwatch2/message/647948162</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Are Oil Prices Rising?</h2>Brent crude oil prices rose over 5% to around $115 at the time of writing, pairing gains after hitting an intraday high of $119.13 – only a whisker away from its record high of $119.50, seen earlier this month. However, US crude oil prices were down 4% at the time of writing, highlighting the widening spread between the two oil indexes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> fell as much as 2.5% in the pre-market trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the ETF flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels.In the last 24 hours, an Iranian missile damaged a major LNG complex in Qatar, while debris from an intercepted strike forced a gas facility shutdown in Abu Dhabi. Drone attacks set two oil refineries in Kuwait on fire, and Saudi Arabia is assessing damage after a strike near the Red Sea. The attack in Yanbu marks the first hit on an Aramco facility in that region during the conflict.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cardano, Ethereum Lead Losses Among Crypto Majors</h2>Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum each fell more than 6% in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/cardano">ADA’s price</a> was down 6.6% to around $0.127, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> dropped 6.1% to around $2,180. Retail sentiment around Ethereum and Cardano remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Tron (TRX) only edged 0.2% lower in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Ripple’s XRP (XRP) fell 4.5% as Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana (SOL) both fell mor ethan 4% each. Leading meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 4.7% in the last 24 hours to around $0.095.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/fed-s-higher-for-longer-rate-stance-could-put-bitcoin-rally-at-risk/cZ37jxuRIWT">Fed’s ‘Higher-For-Longer’ Rate Stance Could Put Bitcoin Rally At Risk, Analysts Say</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 After Brent Oil Surges To $119 Amid Middle East Attacks

Bitcoin fell below $70,000 after Brent oil prices hit $119 following attacks on Persian Gulf energy facilities, triggering liquidations worth nearly $588 million.

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