# digital assets
Latest news and articles about digital assets
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Crypto Slump Deepens as Ethereum Slides Below $2,200; Bitcoin Nears $71,500
On March 18, bitcoin fell about 3.8% to $71,438.80 while ethereum plunged roughly 6.1% to $2,198.66, pushing ether below a key psychological support. The sharper decline in ethereum highlights ongoing market fragility, leverage risks in derivatives, and potential balance-sheet pressure for crypto holders.
Crypto Broadens Its Advance as Bitcoin Holds Above $71k; Small- and Mid‑Cap Tokens Support Rally
Crypto markets showed a broad-based uptick as MarketVectorTM indices and bitcoin rose modestly, with small- and mid-cap tokens supporting the advance. The intraday peak and subsequent pullback highlight ongoing volatility and the conditional nature of the rally.
Bitcoin Climbs Toward $69k as Ether Clears $2,000 — A Renewed Crypto Upswing
Bitcoin rose toward $69,000, trading at $68,967.70 with a 2.87% 24-hour gain, while Ether climbed above $2,000 to $2,022.01, up 4.53% in 24 hours. The moves reflect renewed risk appetite and liquidity in crypto markets but remain vulnerable to rapid reversals driven by market structure and regulatory developments.
Bitcoin Breaks $69,000 as Markets Push Crypto Back Toward Late‑2021 Highs
Bitcoin rose above $69,000 on March 9, 2026, gaining 4.84% in a single day and pushing the asset back toward its late‑2021 price area. The advance reflects renewed institutional demand and elevated market liquidity, but also heightens volatility and regulatory risk for investors.
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 as Crypto Markets Slip; Ether Slides Over 4% Too
Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 on March 6, falling about 4.04% in 24 hours, while Ether declined roughly 4.13% to $2,050.94. The move underscores persistent volatility in crypto markets and raises questions about leverage, liquidity and short‑term spillovers into broader financial markets.
Bitcoin Climbs Past $67,000 as Markets Show Renewed Appetite for Risk
Bitcoin surpassed $67,000 on March 2, gaining 1.87% intraday, a sign of renewed buying interest that highlights the cryptocurrency’s sensitivity to institutional flows and macro conditions. The rise is significant for market sentiment but carries the usual caveats about heightened volatility around key price levels and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Bitcoin Surges Near $68,000 Mark as Market Volatility Resumes
Bitcoin climbed to $67,674 on March 1, 2026, up 4.37% in 24 hours, recovering part of a recent fall below $64,000. The move reflects persistent volatility in crypto markets amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty and highlights ongoing risks tied to liquidity, leverage and regulatory actions.
China Accuses U.S. of Engineering a $15bn Bitcoin “Asset Grab” in High‑Profile Seizure
Chinese cybersecurity authorities allege the United States used state‑level hacking to seize roughly 127,000 bitcoins linked to Chen Zhi, turning purportedly stolen coins into a U.S. digital reserve rather than returning funds to victims. The accusation highlights risks from implementation flaws in wallet software, the geopoliticisation of cyber capabilities, and growing tensions over cross‑border digital asset governance.
Bitcoin Nudges Above $68,000 in Modest Rally as Market Volatility Lingers
Bitcoin rose above $68,000 with a modest intraday gain of 0.85%, a small rebound following recent volatility that saw it trade below $67,000. The move reflects the market’s sensitivity to ETF flows, derivatives positioning and macro risk sentiment rather than a decisive structural shift.
Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 Intraday to $68,988, Highlighting Fragile Rally
Bitcoin fell intraday to $68,988 on 15 February, slipping back below the $70,000 mark and exposing the ongoing volatility in the crypto market. The move highlights short‑term profit‑taking, sector balance‑sheet pressures and the influence of broader market sentiment on digital assets.
Bitcoin Slips Below $69,000 as Market Risk-Off Ripples Through Crypto
Bitcoin dipped below $69,000 on February 9, 2026, declining 1.9% intraday amid a wider risk-off move in global markets. The drop highlights ongoing volatility in crypto markets, amplified by exchange operational issues and leveraged positions.
Bitcoin Sinks Below $65,000 as Leverage Unwinds and Selling Accelerates
Bitcoin fell below $65,000 as leveraged positions were forcibly closed and market turbulence accelerated a four‑month sell‑off. The drop, roughly half from October’s highs above $126,000, highlights structural risks from concentrated leverage and raises questions about liquidity and regulatory safeguards in crypto markets.