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Ethereum price has fallen by over 35% since the beginning of this year. However, a bullish pattern forming on charts now suggests a potential bounce back to earlier levels if confirmed. Summary Ethereum remains down over 35% year to date, trading near $2,172 amid macro pressure from geopolitical tensions, inflation risks, and a hawkish Fed outlook. A cup and handle pattern has formed on the daily chart, with a breakout above $2,400 potentially opening the path toward $3,000. Institutional sentiment shows early recovery signs with $302.8 million in ETF inflows this month, though momentum indicators still reflect weak bullish strength.…

Key takeaways The crypto market in 2025 was a paradox, being both the best and worst year, reflecting mixed investor sentiments. A predictable maturity curve is emerging in the crypto market, indicating a shift towards rationality. Cognitive dissonance is prevalent as the market becomes more rational, despite declining prices. The transition from speculative to fundamental valuation methodologies will continue into 2026. Many good projects in crypto are mispriced, leading to investor confusion. Recent all-time highs of Ethereum and Solana do not signify a meaningful bull market. The lack of new entrants in crypto affects market expectations and sentiment. The crypto…

Donald Trump has taken a direct step to tackle rising financial crime by signing an executive order to create a federal anti-fraud task force. Announced on March 16, 2026, the initiative puts J. D. Vance in charge of leading the effort. The task force will coordinate federal agencies, investigate scams, and recover stolen government funds. As fraud cases continue to grow, Trump is positioning this move as a strong response to protect both public money and consumers. ⚡️NEW: TRUMP LAUNCHES ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCEPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a federal anti-fraud task force led by VP J. D.…

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance continues to expand its range of margin trading products. According to a statement from the exchange, new trading pairs will be available on Binance Margin. According to the announcement, four new trading pairs will be listed on the Cross Margin market on March 17, 2026, at 13:00. Accordingly, investors will be able to trade Aave, Bittensor, Uniswap, and World Liberty Financial tokens via these new margin trading pairs. The new trading pairs will be AAVE/U, TAO/U, UNI/U, and WLFI/U, and users will be able to trade these assets in Cross-margin mode. The Cross-margin system allows investors…

Ethereum is trying to recover after bouncing from support, but the next move still depends on whether buyers can reclaim nearby resistance. Two new chart setups now point to the same conclusion: $ETH has started a rebound, yet it still faces a key short term test before a stronger push higher can begin. Ether rebounds from $2,100 as CME gap sets next target Ethereum bounced after touching the $2,100 level, with chart analysis pointing to a possible move toward an unfilled CME gap near $2,640. Analyst CW8900 said $ETH rebounded after testing support around $2,100. He added that the next…

US-based ETF issuer Roundhill Investments has filed with the US securities regulator to launch six exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to event contracts on the outcome of the 2028 US presidential election. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said in an X post on Saturday that, if approved, the ETF products would be “potentially groundbreaking.” “Opens up huge door to all kinds of stuff,” Balchunas said, adding that prediction market applications are easy to sign up to, but ETFs are “just that much easier.” Roundhill Investments filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday to launch six ETF products that allow…

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges against Kalshi Tuesday, charging the prediction markets platform with operating an unlicensed gambling business and offering election wagering in the state, actions she said violated the state’s laws. Mayes charged KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC with 20 counts, alleging the platform accepted bets from Arizona on a wide range of events in violation of Arizona law, including sports and elections, like contracts betting on the outcomes of the 2028 presidential race and 2026 state gubernatorial race. “Arizona law prohibits operating an unlicensed wagering business, and separately bans betting on elections outright,”…

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi $HTX announced that it has expanded its derivatives portfolio by adding two new perpetual futures contracts to its platform. According to the official statement, the exchange made the $CFG/$USDT and G/$USDT perpetual contracts for Centrifuge and Gravity tokens available for users to trade as of March 17. According to information shared by the exchange, the newly listed contracts offer investors the opportunity to use leverage up to 20x. Perpetual futures contracts are derivative products that allow trading without a specific expiration date and are attracting significant interest in the cryptocurrency market. $HTX has also launched a promotional…

TL;DR: Ethereum is currently trading around $2,137, following daily volatility with ranges oscillating between $2,104 and $2,187. The Chande Kroll dynamic support stands at $2,023, while the immediate resistance to beat is located at the $2,268 mark. Analysts warn that failing to hold the $2,150 level could trigger a major correction toward liquidity zones near $1,700. While navigating a critical consolidation phase, the Ethereum price is struggling to define a clear trend after being rejected from the $2,400 resistance zone. During Friday’s session, the asset experienced a slight 0.5% dip, reflecting a loss of momentum against selling pressure. On the…

Major Bitcoin-holding institutions may eventually lose patience with Bitcoin developers for not addressing quantum computing concerns quickly enough, according to venture capitalist Nic Carter. “I think the big institutions that now exist in Bitcoin, they will get fed up, and they will fire the devs and put in new devs,” Carter said during the Bits and Bips podcast episode published on Thursday. “I think the devs will continue to do nothing,” Carter said. Source: Cointelegraph “If you’re BlackRock and you have billions of dollars of client assets in this thing and its problems aren’t being addressed, what choice do you…