Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and 
HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans 
following direct threats to Gulf banking interests. Reuters reports that 
Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices in the 
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Oud Metha on March 11, 2026, 
following threats from Iran’s military […]

International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats

Ripple has unveiled a $750 million buyback plan for the XRP token, sparking 
speculation about whether the move could trigger renewed bullish momentum for 
the XRP price. Corporate buybacks are often interpreted as a signal of 
confidence in an asset’s…

Will XRP price react as Ripple launches $750M buyback plan?

The Pi Network community is buzzing with anticipation as the major 
cryptocurrency exchange Kraken officially announced it will list Pi coin for 
trading starting tomorrow, March 13. This strategic timing puts the listing 
exactly one day before Pi Day (March…

Will Pi coin rally as Kraken prepares to list Pi Network ahead of Pi Day?

Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense 
does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.

US prosecutors urge judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried retrial bid: Report

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently navigating a trading range between $60,000 and 
$73,000, entering what analytics platform CryptoQuant describes as “the most 
frustrating phase in the cycle.” According to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant 
contributor MorenoDV, Bitcoin finds itself in a period characterized by 
heightened uncertainty, with market signals indicating more hesitation than 
firm conviction. Bear Market Signals Three key on-chain metrics point to a 
psychologically challenging phase for market participants, specifically 
Apparent Demand, the CryptoQuant Bull Market Cycle Indicator, and the Long- 
Term Holder SOPR. Related Reading: Ripple Launches $750 Million Share Buyback, 
Boosting Valuation To $50 Billion After the most recent sell-off, Apparent 
Demand initially showed signs of recovery, suggesting that opportunistic 
buyers were stepping in to capitalize on the recent price drop. However, this 
uptick was short-lived, quickly retreating to negative territory. Moreno also 
emphasized the absence of persistent buying pressure in the Bitcoin market, 
which he believes shows that market players are still cautious and hesitant to 
aggressively accumulate BTC at current prices. The CryptoQuant Bull Market 
Cycle Indicator, as seen in the chart below, further reinforces this 
sentiment, as it currently signals a phase typically associated with bear 
market consolidation. Moreover, the analyst noted that the behavioral dynamics 
at play can influence the cost bases of various market cohorts. He asserts 
that as short-term holders realize losses or transition to longer-term 
holders, the realized prices of Bitcoin can decline. Lastly, the Long-Term 
Holder SOPR metric is beginning to show that even seasoned investors are 
starting to realize losses, dropping below the crucial threshold of 1. 
Historically, this tends to arise in the later stages of bear markets when 
extended uncertainty erodes even the staunchest beliefs in the asset&#8217;s value. 
Bitcoin Eyes $72,000–$73,000 Resistance Level In the context of geopolitical 
events, Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience, outperforming gold and 
traditional stocks during the recent US-Israeli attack on Iran. Crypto stocks 
have also benefited, given their ability to be traded at any hour, unhindered 
by banking schedules. Gabe Selby, head of research at CF Benchmarks, told 
Fortune: Crypto’s 24/7 structure is increasingly an edge for the asset class. 
When the Iran conflict escalated over the weekend, crypto-native markets were 
the only venue open for global risk trading, a structural advantage that 
traditional markets cannot replicate. Additionally, Bitcoin has seen a 
positive uptick of about 4% following President Trump’s comments suggesting 
that the war may be winding down. Trump stated, “I think the war is very 
complete, pretty much,” adding that Iran has “nothing left in a military 
sense.” Related Reading: XRP Price Outlook: Analyst Foresees New All-Time 
Highs Above $40 In 2026 While attempting to consolidate near $70,000 at the 
time of writing, Bitcoin is also seeking to break through its recent local 
high in the $72,000-$73,000 resistance zone, which was unsuccessfully tested 
last week. Selby emphasized that a sustained close above this threshold with 
significant volume could shift the narrative from a mere short squeeze to a 
genuine momentum recovery. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from 
TradingView.com

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