Wall Street may soon lose one of its favorite quarterly rituals — the 
corporate earnings confessional — as the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) quietly drafts a proposal that could let public companies 
report results just twice a year instead of every three months. Semiannual 
Reporting May Replace Quarterly Earnings Under New SEC Plan […]

Report: Wall Street’s 90-Day Earnings Cycle Faces the Axe Under SEC Proposal

Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,200 level as the broader cryptocurrency market 
shows signs of short-term strength following several weeks of volatility and 
uncertain momentum. The move higher suggests that buyers are attempting to 
regain control after a prolonged corrective phase, even as macroeconomic 
conditions continue to weigh on risk assets. Related Reading: $61.9M Ethereum 
Buy Sparks Speculation – Mystery Whale Turns $1M Profit Overnight However, a 
recent CryptoQuant report highlights that the broader environment remains 
fragile. According to the analysis, escalating geopolitical tensions between 
the United States and Iran have contributed to a sharp surge in global oil 
prices. Rising energy costs are adding new pressure to an already sensitive 
macroeconomic landscape. Recent US inflation data underscores this challenge. 
Core CPI came in at 2.5% year-over-year, while the Federal Reserve’s preferred 
inflation gauge, core PCE, registered 3.1% year-over-year, suggesting that 
inflationary pressures remain persistent. Higher oil prices could complicate 
the outlook further. If energy costs continue rising, inflation data for the 
coming months—particularly March and April—may reflect additional upward 
pressure. As a result, many institutional investors have begun rotating away 
from risk assets. The shift has coincided with a strengthening US dollar and 
rising long-term bond yields, both of which typically reduce liquidity 
available for speculative markets. Within the crypto sector, altcoins appear 
particularly vulnerable, with Ethereum often acting as the primary barometer 
of broader altcoin sentiment. Futures Dominance Signals Weakness in Ethereum’s 
Spot Market A recent CryptoQuant analysis by Darkfost highlights notable 
structural shifts in Ethereum’s market activity, particularly within the 
derivatives sector. According to the report, ETH open interest on Binance has 
declined significantly since January, falling by roughly 400,000 ETH, which 
represents nearly $4 billion in futures positions leaving the market. Such a 
reduction typically reflects a cooling of speculative leverage as traders 
close positions or reduce exposure following periods of volatility. However, 
the report notes that the derivatives market continues to dominate Ethereum’s 
trading activity despite the drop in open interest. One of the most striking 
signals appears in the spot-to-futures volume ratio on Binance, which has now 
fallen to its lowest level since 2023, near the end of the previous bear 
market cycle. Currently, futures trading volume on the platform exceeds spot 
trading volume by more than six times. This imbalance suggests that Ethereum’s 
spot market remains relatively weak, with fewer participants actively 
purchasing the asset outright. Instead, trading activity appears concentrated 
in leveraged derivatives markets. Darkfost also points to a potential factor 
influencing market caution. Continued sales from major ecosystem entities—such 
as the Ethereum Foundation or even wallets associated with Vitalik Buterin—may 
be contributing to investor hesitation and limiting stronger spot demand in 
the current environment. Related Reading: Ethereum Whale Loads Up $152M In ETH 
In Three Days — How Much More Will He Buy? Ethereum Approaches Key Resistance 
After Short-Term Breakout The 4-hour chart shows Ethereum gaining momentum 
after a period of prolonged consolidation that dominated price action 
throughout February and early March. During that phase, ETH repeatedly tested 
the $1,900–$2,050 range, forming a broad accumulation structure as volatility 
gradually declined. In recent sessions, however, buyers have regained control 
of the short-term trend. Ethereum has now broken above the cluster of moving 
averages that previously acted as dynamic resistance, including the short-term 
and mid-term trend indicators visible on the chart. This shift suggests 
improving bullish momentum and a potential transition from consolidation to 
recovery. Related Reading: XRP Reserves On Binance Drop To Lowest Level Since 
April 2025 – A $3.7B Drain Price is currently trading around the $2,260 area, 
which represents the next immediate resistance zone. This level previously 
acted as a supply region during earlier rebounds, meaning sellers may attempt 
to defend it again. Volume has also increased during the latest upward move, 
indicating stronger market participation compared to earlier attempts to push 
higher. Rising volume during breakouts often signals stronger conviction among 
buyers. From a structural perspective, the market now faces a critical test. 
If Ethereum manages to hold above the $2,100–$2,150 support zone, the bullish 
momentum could extend toward the $2,300–$2,400 region. Featured image from 
ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum Futures Volume Outruns Spot 6-to-1 As Macro Stress Weighs On Crypto

Lido’s new IDVTC design lets verified solo stakers form DVT clusters, slashing 
collateral needs while hardening Ethereum validator risk and sustaining 
staking yields. Lido’s community staking module is about to stop pretending 
this is still a game for whales only.…

Lido’s community staking module sharpens its edge with DVT clusters

Bitcoin opened the week by rallying straight into a key resistance level. If 
it holds, BTC and altcoins could embark on the next leg of the crypto bull 
market.

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