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Cryptocurrency 19 March 2026 - 26 March 2026

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $69,000 as Oil Surge Drags Coinbase, Strategy Stocks Lower

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $69,000 as Oil Surge Drags Coinbase, Strategy Stocks Lower

Bitcoin dropped below $69,000 Thursday, falling 2.7% as oil prices surged and Middle East tensions rattled risk markets. Coinbase shares slid 4.5%. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of just $7.8 million on March 25 after a $74.5 million outflow the day before, according to Farside. Traders are watching $18.6 billion in bitcoin options set to expire Friday.
26 March 2026
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Crypto Stocks to Watch Today: MARA Bucks Selloff as Bitfarms, HIVE, CleanSpark, Riot, Bitdeer and Galaxy Stay in Focus

Crypto Stocks to Watch Today: MARA Bucks Selloff as Bitfarms, HIVE, CleanSpark, Riot, Bitdeer and Galaxy Stay in Focus

MARA shares rose 3.7% after the company said it sold 15,133 bitcoin to fund a $1 billion convertible-note repurchase, cutting its outstanding convertible debt by about 30%. Bitcoin traded near $68,200, down 3.8%. CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, Bitfarms, HIVE Digital and Galaxy Digital fell between 5% and 10%. Bitdeer was little changed.
26 March 2026
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Circle Stock Price Sinks 20% as CRCL Hit by New U.S. Stablecoin Reward Curbs

Circle Stock Price Sinks 20% as CRCL Hit by New U.S. Stablecoin Reward Curbs

Circle closed at $101.17 Tuesday, down 20.1%, after new Senate proposals threatened stablecoin rewards, triggering sharp declines in crypto-linked stocks. Coinbase dropped 9.8%. The Clarity Act language would bar interest-like payouts for holding stablecoins but allow some activity-based rewards. Rival Tether said it had hired a Big Four auditor for its USDT token.
25 March 2026
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Why MARA Holdings Stock Price Fell 6% Today as Bitcoin Slipped Below $70,000

Why MARA Holdings Stock Price Fell 6% Today as Bitcoin Slipped Below $70,000

MARA Holdings shares fell 6% to $8.38 Tuesday as bitcoin dropped 2.3% to $69,444. No new company news was posted; the last update was a February annual report. MARA held 53,822 bitcoin at 2025’s end and reported a $1.31 billion net loss on $907.1 million revenue last year. The company recently expanded into AI data centers through a Starwood-backed partnership.
24 March 2026
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Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Internet Group said an affiliate partnered with Sasai Fintech, part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, to expand USDC access for payments and remittances in Africa. USDC circulation jumped 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. Nearly 80% of survey respondents in Nigeria and South Africa already hold stablecoins. Visa and Mastercard are also increasing stablecoin initiatives globally.
24 March 2026
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IREN Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000, but $6 Billion Share-Sale Overhang Lingers

IREN Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000, but $6 Billion Share-Sale Overhang Lingers

IREN Ltd shares rose 2.1% to $42.16 Monday as bitcoin climbed above $70,000, lifting crypto-linked stocks. The company is expanding its AI cloud business with a major Nvidia chip purchase and may sell up to $6 billion more in stock. Quarterly revenue fell, but AI services revenue increased. Monday’s gain left IREN shares below their March 4 close.
24 March 2026
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MARA Holdings Stock Climbs as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000

MARA Holdings Stock Climbs as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000

MARA Holdings shares rose about 5% to $8.91 in late trading Monday as bitcoin topped $70,000 and President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian power plants. The move tracked sector gains, with no new company news since February. MARA reported 53,822 bitcoin held at 2025 year-end and a $1.31 billion net loss on $907.1 million revenue. The company will present at Citadel Crypto Day on March 25.
23 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Nears $71,000 After Trump Delays Iran Strikes

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Nears $71,000 After Trump Delays Iran Strikes

Bitcoin climbed 3.3% to $70,989 after President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian power plants, reversing an early drop to $67,436. Brent crude fell 8%, and global stocks rebounded. Strategy disclosed a $76.6 million bitcoin purchase last week, raising its holdings to 762,099 coins. Citigroup cut its 12-month bitcoin target to $112,000, citing slow U.S. crypto legislation.
23 March 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) boosts Ethereum holdings to 4.66 million tokens, but treasury value slips to $11 billion

Bitmine (BMNR) boosts Ethereum holdings to 4.66 million tokens, but treasury value slips to $11 billion

Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ ether holdings rose to 4.66 million tokens as of March 22, but the total value of its crypto, cash, and equity portfolio fell to $11.0 billion from $11.5 billion a week earlier as ether prices slipped. Bitmine staked 3.14 million ETH, or 67% of its holdings, and reported annualized staking revenues of $184 million. BMNR shares were last down about 1% at $20.94 early Monday.
23 March 2026
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XRP Price Week Ahead: SEC Clarity Meets Fed and Oil Shock as Traders Watch $1.40

XRP Price Week Ahead: SEC Clarity Meets Fed and Oil Shock as Traders Watch $1.40

XRP traded near $1.39, down 3% over 24 hours, as crypto markets pulled back despite new U.S. regulatory clarity classifying XRP as a digital commodity. The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% and signaled persistent inflation, while Brent oil hit $112.19 after Trump threatened strikes over the Strait of Hormuz. Spot XRP funds in the U.S. reported over $210 million in assets.
22 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Week Ahead: $70,000 Back in Focus as Fed Hike Odds Rise and ETF Flows Turn Choppy

Bitcoin Price Week Ahead: $70,000 Back in Focus as Fed Hike Odds Rise and ETF Flows Turn Choppy

Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $68,678 Sunday after briefly topping $70,000, as fund inflows slowed and oil prices surged. CoinShares reported $303 million in net inflows for the week, but outflows rose after the Fed meeting. Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, the highest since July 2022, amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Interest-rate futures now price a 25% chance of a Fed hike by December.
22 March 2026
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XRP Price Today: Why the Token Gave Back Its Week’s Jump and Settled Near $1.44

XRP Price Today: Why the Token Gave Back Its Week’s Jump and Settled Near $1.44

XRP fell to around $1.44 Saturday after peaking near $1.54 Tuesday, despite the SEC classifying it as a digital commodity earlier in the week. Traders focused on rising oil prices and inflation fears, with Brent crude closing at $112.19 a barrel Friday. Bitcoin and ether also dropped, reflecting broader market pressure. XRP’s 24-hour trading volume reached about $926.75 million Saturday morning, according to Coindesk.
21 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price This Week: BTC Holds Near $70,000 After Fed, Oil Shock and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin Price This Week: BTC Holds Near $70,000 After Fed, Oil Shock and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin traded at $70,419 Saturday after falling below $70,000 on Thursday, erasing gains from earlier in the week. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw outflows for four straight days, while Brent crude hit $112.19, its highest since July 2022. Citi cut its 12-month bitcoin target to $112,000 and warned of a $58,000 recession scenario if energy prices and yields remain high. Ether hovered near $2,152.
21 March 2026
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XRP Price Today: Why Ripple’s Token Is Stuck Near $1.43 Despite the SEC’s Commodity Call

XRP Price Today: Why Ripple’s Token Is Stuck Near $1.43 Despite the SEC’s Commodity Call

XRP traded at $1.44 Friday, down about 1.3% in 24 hours, after U.S. regulators classified it as a “digital commodity” alongside bitcoin and ether. The SEC and CFTC signaled clearer status for the token, but traders showed little reaction as crypto and stocks fell amid inflation and war concerns. The SEC also approved tokenized stock trading on Nasdaq. XRP remains below its March 17 level.
20 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $70,000 as Oil Shock, ETF Outflows Pressure Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $70,000 as Oil Shock, ETF Outflows Pressure Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin fell below $70,000 Friday, last trading at $69,833 after hitting a low of $69,459, as rising oil prices and inflation fears hit risk assets. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $163.5 million and $90.2 million on March 18 and 19. Treasury yields climbed and stocks dropped after the Fed held rates steady. Ether dropped to $2,122.96 and Coinbase shares lost $6.98.
20 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin dropped 2.7% to $69,320.42 on Thursday, falling below $70,000 as oil prices surged and the Federal Reserve held rates steady. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $163.5 million in net outflows on March 18 after a week of inflows. Coinbase shares slipped 1.7%, while Citi lowered its 12-month bitcoin target to $112,000 and warned of a possible drop to $58,000 if recession hits.
19 March 2026
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Price Falls 3% as Ethereum Price Slips Below Latest Treasury Mark

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Price Falls 3% as Ethereum Price Slips Below Latest Treasury Mark

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 3% to $20.74 in early New York trading Thursday as ethereum’s ether dropped near $2,139.93. The company reported holding 4.6 million ETH and $1.2 billion in cash and other assets as of March 15. Bitmine said it bought 60,999 ether last week and now owns 3.81% of total ETH supply. Wall Street’s weaker tone and lower crypto prices pressured other related stocks.
19 March 2026
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  • Weir Group Faces Divergent Analyst Views as Price Targets Shift
    April 21, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT. Weir Group's (LSE:WEIR) valuation remains steady at £34.09, with analysts' price targets varying between £30.00 and £38.00. Major banks including Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan show optimism with higher price targets for 2026, suggesting potential upside. Morgan Stanley holds a neutral Equal Weight rating, citing balanced risk and reward at current levels. However, recent target trims by Citi and JPMorgan indicate waning optimism amid reassessed assumptions. The mix of Buy, Overweight, and Equal Weight ratings reflects disagreement about the stock's appeal. Management plans continued M&A activity, aiming to improve earnings quality and cash flow consistency. Earnings guidance forecasts a 50 basis point operating margin expansion in 2026. Investors face a cautious outlook as the narrative around Weir Group evolves amid mixed analyst sentiment.

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Silver Price Today Drops Below $79 as Dollar, Oil Risks Shake Traders

Silver Price Today Drops Below $79 as Dollar, Oil Risks Shake Traders

21 April 2026
Spot silver dropped below $79 an ounce Tuesday, with Kitco quoting $78.87 bid, down 0.93%, as a stronger dollar and higher yields pressured precious metals. Silver remains up 14% for the month and over 140% year-on-year, making it vulnerable to profit-taking. Oil prices eased after a Monday spike, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stayed limited amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Germany’s ZEW investor morale index fell to minus 17.2 in April.
Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

21 April 2026
U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $2.67 per mmBtu early Tuesday after settling at $2.689 on Monday, ending a four-session rally. Storage levels remain above normal, with 1,970 billion cubic feet reported April 10, capping price gains despite colder forecasts. LNG exports are near record highs but terminals have little spare capacity. The EIA projects inventories will stay above the five-year average through October.
Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

21 April 2026
Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
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