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DeFi Analytics 20th March 2026
The weekly addition of the Crypto DeFi Analytics, covering chain fee generation, Beacon Chain Balance, Uniswap V3 and Liquidations.
Coinbase Launches Equity Perpetual Futures
Crypto markets were broadly rangebound, with BTC recovering to the $70–71K range after briefly dipping below $69K and ETH holding around $2–2.1K, while US spot BTC ETFs saw $253.7M of net outflows over Wednesday and Thursday.
At the same time, oil prices moved sharply higher amid escalating Middle East tensions, contributing to a significant repricing in front-end rates and reinforcing central banks’ caution around the inflation outlook. Against that backdrop, Coinbase’s launch of equity perpetual futures for non-US users marks a further step in the convergence of crypto and traditional financial markets.
Crypto Risk Appetite Report 19th March 2026
The weekly addition of our Market Sentiment Report.
“We'll Just Have to Wait and See”
The FOMC held rates steady at 3.5%–3.75%, with Powell striking a cautious tone as inflation risks remain tied to energy and tariffs, while rate cut expectations were pared back. At the same time, regulatory and market structure developments are accelerating, with progress on US crypto legislation and the SEC approving a Nasdaq pilot for tokenised equities trading.
Institutional momentum in digital assets continues to build, with firms expanding into tokenised RWAs, structured crypto treasuries and 24/7 trading infrastructure. Alongside this, convergence between crypto, AI and payments is deepening, as new platforms, acquisitions and infrastructure launches signal a shift towards always-on, programmable financial systems.
SEC and CFTC Issue New Crypto GuidanceI
BTC briefly moved above $76K before falling back to around $74K, ending an eight-day winning streak, though continued spot ETF inflows are still providing support. Broader risk sentiment remained steady with US equities grinding higher, but the conflict in the Middle East continues to keep pressure on oil and macro nerves elevated.
In crypto policy, the SEC and CFTC released fresh guidance that sharpens the distinction between securities and non-security crypto assets, while Moody’s and Ripple both pointed to deeper institutional adoption through new onchain credit infrastructure and an expanded digital asset push in Brazil.
T. Rowe Price Updates Crypto ETF Filing to Include SUI
Bitcoin remained firm despite escalating geopolitical risk, briefly trading near $76K as institutional demand improved, with spot ETFs extending their inflow streak and Strategy adding another $1.57B of BTC, while equities also rebounded before renewed tension pushed oil higher and S&P 500 futures lower. At the same time, industry infrastructure continued to build out, with Bybit EU adding PayPal, Crypto.com expanding crypto payments in South Korea, and T. Rowe Price updating its proposed crypto ETF filing to include SUI.
“Iran wants to make a deal, and I don’t want to make it because the terms aren’t good enough yet”
Bitcoin has rallied more than 10% from its 8 March low of $66K to above $73K, supported by $763M of spot BTC ETF inflows last week and Strategy’s $1.28B BTC purchase. Crypto has remained resilient despite escalating Middle East tensions, with BTC up 11% since the US strikes on Iran, while gold is down 4.9% and the S&P 500 is down 3.6%.
At the same time, the sector continues to see supportive structural developments, including Australia advancing a crypto licensing bill, Hana Financial Group partnering with Standard Chartered on digital assets, and the Ethereum Foundation executing a $10.2M OTC ETH sale.
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