The post Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin Bottom at $71K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani believes Bitcoin’s recent low near $71,000 may mark a cycle bottom after the price dropped about 50% from its October 2025 peak. The firm highlights steady ETF inflows, rising institutional demand, and easing macro pressures as reasons for confidence and maintains a $150,000 year‑end target for 2026. Bernstein also notes Strategy’s massive Bitcoin accumulation as a sign of strong long‑term conviction, and rates its shares favorably due to their large BTC holdings and continued buying activity.

The post NYSE and Securitize Launch 24/7 Tokenized Trading Platform appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The New York Stock Exchange is joining forces with Securitize to create a 24/7 platform for trading tokenized stocks and ETFs. Shares will be issued and managed as blockchain-based digital tokens, offering instant settlement and stablecoin payments. Securitize will act as the NYSE’s first digital transfer agent, overseeing digital share issuance and management. This partnership represents a major step toward modernizing traditional securities trading by combining blockchain technology with the NYSE’s established infrastructure.

The post Binance Ends Margin Trading for XRP/BNB Pair and 13 Others by March 27 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance will stop margin trading support for 14 major cryptocurrency pairs, including XRP/BNB, AVAX/ETH, ATOM/BTC, and Ethereum Classic/BTC. Borrowing for these pairs will be suspended soon, with all positions fully closed by March 27. Users are urged to exit trades before the deadline. Any remaining positions will be automatically closed at market price, which may lead to losses. Binance has stated it will not be responsible for such losses, making it important for traders to act early and manage their positions carefully.

The post 18 Wallets Scoop Up $79.7M in LayerZero $ZRO appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Eighteen large wallets have secretly accumulated roughly $79.7 million worth of LayerZero’s ZRO token, representing a significant share of its circulating supply. According to blockchain analytics from Nansen, the buys happened in two major waves and were entirely funded through institutional channels like Coinbase Prime, with no recorded sell activity, signaling strong holding sentiment. This buildup started a few weeks after LayerZero announced its new Zero Layer‑1 network, and comes just before a scheduled token unlock event, suggesting confidence in long‑term prospects.

The post Bitcoin Experiences Rare Two-Block Fork appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Bitcoin network recently underwent an uncommon two‑block reorganization near block height 941,880, when competing chains briefly formed among major mining pools including Foundry USA, AntPool, and ViaBTC. In Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work system, short reorganizations like this can occur when blocks are found nearly simultaneously, creating a temporary fork that’s resolved once one branch becomes longer and gains more cumulative work. Experts emphasize that shallow reorganizations are a natural part of Nakamoto consensus and do not signal an attack or failure, as the protocol always adopts the longest valid chain.

The post ADA Holds Near $0.25 as Bearish Sentiment Builds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Cardano’s ADA is hovering around $0.25, with market data showing growing stress among investors. Most wallets active in the past year are sitting at significant losses, and the token has dropped sharply from its September levels, reflecting deep unrealized losses across the network. Derivatives data points to rising bearish bets, with short positions dominating. If ADA slips slightly lower, nearly $10 million in leveraged long positions could be forced into liquidation.

The post Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $167M Inflow appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On March 23, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $167 million in net inflows, ending a three-day outflow streak. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led with $160.8 million, while Fidelity added $41.7 million and Grayscale saw $25.9 million in outflows. Total assets under management rose to $91.71 billion, with cumulative inflows topping $56 billion since January 2024. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs posted $16.18 million in outflows, extending their losing streak to four days.

The post Hostplus Considers Offering Bitcoin to Members appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Hostplus, a top Australian pension fund managing roughly $105 billion for almost 2 million members, is researching ways to let members invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets through its Choiceplus platform. Currently, members with $10,000+ can choose shares and ETFs, and younger investors are showing strong interest in crypto options. Hostplus says any rollout would require regulatory approval and robust consumer safeguards. If approved, Bitcoin access could be available as early as July 2026, marking a major shift for cautious super funds.

The post Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 4.66 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has continued its aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy, now holding about 4.66 million ETH, roughly 3.86% of total supply, after adding another 65,341 tokens recently. Its combined crypto, cash, and other investments total approximately $11 billion, with over 3 million ETH staked, earning around $180 million in annualized rewards through staking operations. Bitmine is pushing toward its long‑term goal of controlling up to 5% of all Ethereum and expanding yield through its upcoming MAVAN staking platform.

The post Binance Announces Upcoming AI Pro Tool appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, teased its upcoming AI Pro tool on March 23, 2026, following recent AI features for trading and wallet analysis. The announcement sparked excitement and speculation, with the community guessing it could offer advanced analytics or automated trading bots. Memes and low-cap coins referencing “BAE” also appeared. Binance urged caution, reminding traders to verify official information before making decisions, emphasizing that hype should not replace careful evaluation.

The post Strategy Purchases 1,031 BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, has boosted its Bitcoin holdings by 1,031 BTC, spending roughly $76.6 million at an average price of $74,326 per coin. This move continues the company’s long-term accumulation strategy. As of March 22, 2026, Strategy now holds 762,099 BTC, purchased for around $57.7 billion at an average cost of $75,694 each. The firm remains one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders, signaling continued confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value.

The post Mt. Gox Moves $500 of BTC After 4 Months appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

After four months of inactivity, Mt. Gox, the defunct Tokyo based Bitcoin exchange that collapsed in 2014, moved just 500 dollars worth of Bitcoin. This small transaction highlights the ongoing civil rehabilitation process, under which approximately 34,500 BTC worth billions are still being returned to verified creditors. Most major payouts have already been completed, and the final deadline for all repayments is October 31, 2026.

The post $265M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated After Trump Hints at End of Iran War appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

After President Donald Trump suggested progress in talks with Iran to ease tensions, the cryptocurrency market reacted quickly, triggering about $265 million in short position liquidations within 15 minutes. Traders betting on falling prices were forced to exit as sentiment shifted, showing how sensitive crypto derivatives are to geopolitical news. The sudden movement highlights the risks of high leverage and how rapidly global events can influence market behavior and trading positions.

The post Bitcoin Extends 4 Week Streak With $95M Inflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

From March 16 to March 20, Bitcoin spot ETFs continued to attract investor money, reporting $95.18 million in net inflows and extending their positive run to four straight weeks. Ethereum spot ETFs, however, experienced 59.94 million dollars in net outflows, signaling reduced investor appetite for ETH exposure. At the same time, SOL spot ETFs posted 21.10 million dollars in inflows, while XRP spot ETFs recorded $0.64M, pointing to selective interest across alternative crypto investment products.

The post CZ: Bitcoin Is a True Hard Asset appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao stated that Bitcoin’s limited supply of 21 million coins gives it qualities similar to gold and real estate, particularly during periods of inflation. He contrasted this with fiat currencies, which central banks can expand during economic uncertainty. His remarks came as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged amid inflation concerns tied to tensions in Iran. At the time, Bitcoin traded near $68,700 while gold futures declined more than 5%.