Coinbase stock rises as Bitcoin goes back above $70k mark

  • Coinbase stock surges 9% to $280.79.
  • Bitcoin has soared by 8.60% in 24 hours to trade at $70,555.18 at press time.
  • Decreasing Bitcoin supply and bullish projections, like $150k by 2024, fuel investor optimism.

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) experienced a significant surge in its stock price, climbing by over 9% to reach $280.79 per share. This rally in Coinbase shares correlates with Bitcoin’s resurgence, which briefly surpassed the $70,000 mark, after a substantial gain of 8.60% over the past 24 hours.

The uptick in Coinbase’s stock price demonstrates investors’ confidence in the cryptocurrency exchange platform, particularly as Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, continues to exhibit resilience and upward momentum.

The positive sentiment also reflects broader optimism in the cryptocurrency sector and its potential for further growth and adoption.

Bitcoin price soars above $70k again 

March has been such a great month for Bitcoin and the entire crypto market in general. Bitcoin (BTC) price soared past $73k at the beginning of March before retracting as investors started taking their profits.

The bounce back above $70,000 reaffirms its position as the dominant player in the digital asset market. With a market capitalization of $1.39 trillion, Bitcoin maintains its status as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, capturing over 8.70% of the total market cap.

The surge in Bitcoin’s price was accompanied by robust trading volume, with $40.43 billion traded within 24 hours, solidifying Bitcoin’s position as one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies.

The decreasing Bitcoin supply could also be a factor as crypto exchanges registered record low BTC holdings as Bitcoin ETFs took in millions of bitcoins. With the decreased supply and increasing demand among investors, the majority believe BTC could go higher for the remainder of the year.

Standard Chartered Bank gave an insane project of $150k by the end of 2024. While that is yet to be confirmed, the crypto industry seems to have come back to life as Bitcoin roars back to life as witnessed with the Coinbase stock surge.

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Base TVL spikes amid meme coin surge, targets $1 billion

  • Base TVL is up more than 126% in the past month, up from around $405 million on February 25.
  • TVL has reached $913 million amid meme coins frenzy and could hit $1 billion this week.

The Total Value Locked (TVL) on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 protocol launched by Coinbase, has reached a new high above $900 million.

Data on DeFiLlama showed the TVL stood at over $913 billion on March 25, up by more than 126% from $405 million on February 25. Bridged TVL was valued at over $1.15 billion.

Base TVL on DeFiLlama

Base meme coins send TVL soaring

In the past few weeks, the spotlight has been on Solana-based meme coins. The likes of dogwifhat, Bonk Book of Meme, Slerf and Myro have dominated the market with massive gains.

But Base meme coins have seen a decent spike in the past 24 hours, with data showing their market cap has increased more than 400% in 24 hours to nearly $1 billion.

Buying frenzy has hit tokens such as Toshi (TOSHI), Degen (DEGEN) and Mochi (MOCHI), which have all soared more than 30% in the past day.

Nansen highlighted the growth in TVL, noting a surge could see it hit $1 billion this week.

RWA tokens on the rise

Real world assets (RWAs) have also contributed to Base’s emerging as a force in the market.

With the recent Dencun upgrade in place, low fees sees interaction with dApps on the rise. Users and investors are also taking key dips into the RWA market, eyeing gems.

On-chain data shows a notable impact on Base TVL from RWA projects, including a 28% spike in TVL for Tangible RWA and nearly 6% for Cygnus Finance.

Overall rise in RWA tokens saw the sector’s market cap soar more than 25% to above $7 billion. Top tokens in this market include Ondo Finance, Polymesh, Pendle and TokenFi.

Apart from meme coins and RWA, two other narratives likely to lead the bull cycle are artificial intelligence (AI) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks DePINs).

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Bitcoin (BTC) regains momentum just in time for the upcoming 0DOG exchange listing

  • At press time, Bitcoin trades at $67,260 marking a 3.57% rise over the past day.
  • Bitcoin transaction volumes remain subdued despite the resurging BTC value.
  • Bitcoin Dogs await token claiming and exchange listing with bated breath.

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged back into the spotlight, with its price hitting a high of $67,744 in the past 24 hours.

This surge in value comes just in time for the much-anticipated exchange listing of 0DOG, the native token of Bitcoin Dogs.

BTC price moves out of consolidation

The recent Bitcoin price surge comes after a period of consolidation and uncertainty in the cryptocurrency markets that followed Bitcoin’s ascent to its new ATH of $73,750.07 11 days ago.

Analysts attribute Bitcoin’s recent price surge to several key factors. One significant factor is the growing interest from institutional investors and Wall Street in spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on Nasdaq. This influx of institutional capital into the cryptocurrency markets has contributed to the upward momentum of Bitcoin’s price.

Furthermore, the concentration of trading volume within these ETFs has led to a surge in Bitcoin’s value.

However, despite the soaring price, on-chain transaction volumes in terms of US dollars remain subdued compared to the levels witnessed during the bull market of 2021. This discrepancy suggests a prevailing sentiment among investors to hold onto their Bitcoin, anticipating further price appreciation.

In addition, even with Bitcoin hitting a record high of $73,750, there is a noticeable decline in economic transactions on its blockchain.

Analysts from Blockware Solutions highlight a discrepancy between the soaring price and the muted on-chain dollar volume. Current data shows average transfer volumes to be under $200,000, a stark contrast to the 2021 bull market where figures exceeded $1 million.

However, Blockware Solutions analysts further speculate that a significant Bitcoin price movement will precipitate an increase in on-chain volume as seasoned Bitcoin holders may begin moving assets to exchanges for sale.

The data also shows a growing portion of Bitcoin that has remained inactive for 3 to 4 years, reflecting the confidence of long-term investors. Projections from experts suggest that Bitcoin’s price could ascend to six figures in the near term. For instance, Standard Chartered projects that it will breach $150,000 in 2024.

Bitcoin Dogs: investors await exchange listings

As Bitcoin jumps back into the limelight, Bitcoin Dogs, a Bitcoin-based dog-themed project, has garnered significant attention in the recent past with its unique platform where dog lovers and crypto enthusiasts come together to trade, collect, and engage in various activities within the Dogeverse.

Central to the Bitcoin Dogs ecosystem is its native token, 0DOG. This token serves as a utility and governance token within the platform, allowing users to participate in various activities such as trading, staking, and governance decisions.

Additionally, Bitcoin Dogs features Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) representing digital collectibles of virtual dogs, adding a layer of gamification and collectibility to the platform.

The recent conclusion of the 0DOG token presale marks a significant milestone for the Bitcoin Dogs project. The presale, which lasted for a record 30 days, witnessed overwhelming participation from the cryptocurrency community, resulting in a successful fundraising effort.

Following the presale, participants will soon be able to claim their 0DOG tokens and engage in trading activities on the platform.

The success of the presale underscores the growing interest and confidence in the Bitcoin Dogs project, highlighting its potential for future growth and adoption.

Investment outlook: Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Dogs

As Bitcoin continues to regain momentum and reach new highs, investors are faced with the question of whether now is a good time to invest in Bitcoin or Bitcoin Dogs.

Well, while past performance is not indicative of future results, the bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin’s price trajectory and the promising prospects of projects like Bitcoin Dogs may present attractive investment opportunities for those looking to diversify their portfolios in the cryptocurrency space.

However, as investors navigate these exciting developments, careful consideration of market trends and project fundamentals will be essential in making informed investment decisions in the ever-changing landscape of digital assets.

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Whales accumulate ONDO amid a RWA tokens buying frenzy

  • ONDO is one of the RWA tokens attracting huge attention.
  • Whale activity spikes amid tokenization spree.
  • Data shows whales are buying tokens such as Polymesh, Pendle and TokenFi.

Ondo Finance has surged into the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap amid upside momentum for its native token ONDO.

On Monday, March 25, the price of ONDO rose to a new all-time high of $0.9702. Intraday gains at the time of writing was 15%, while Ondo Finance has surged more than 88% this past week and over 116% in the last 30 days.

ONDO price hovered around $0.8997 at the time of writing.

ONDO surges amid whale activity

The real-world-assets (RWAs) space is one of the hottest crypto segments today, with multiple projects in the sector rallying amid unprecedented surge in interest and investment.

Whales or large investors have aggressively looked to add to their positions in RWA related coins.

Ondo Finance’s growth in the RWA ecosystem has seen large investors take notice. Data shared by Lookonchain shows large withdrawals of ONDO from exchanges. This includes 6.53 million ONDO from Bybit last month and 2.9 million ONDO from Gateio earlier today

Ondo Finance announced the launch of Ondo Global Markets in February. The mission is to bring publicly-traded securities on-chain, offering native access to traditional securities.

Meanwhile, the price of Ondo recently jumped by more than 40% as the market reacted to news around BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund.

Other than ONDO, other tokens witnessing huge attention across the space are Centrifuge, Polymesh, Pendle and TokenFi. Polymesh’s price has jumped 87% this past week, while TokenFi’s price has jumped 160%.

According to data from CoinGecko, the RWA market cap has increased by more than 17% in the past 24 hours to over $6.6 billion. The 24-hour trading volume for the sector is over $1.16 billion.

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Binance executive held in Nigeria reportedly escapes from custody

One of the two Binance executives held in Nigeria has reportedly escaped from custody, according to a local media outlet. 

Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume and has faced a rough time in Nigeria over the past several months.

Binance exec escapes from Nigeria

Details on Monday claimed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a 38-year old UK national who has been in detention in Nigeria, escaped via a Middle-Eastern airline. He allegedly used a fake passport to board the flight on Friday, March 22.

Sources familiar with the development say Anjarwalla made the escape after he was taken to a Mosque for prayers.

Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Binance in Africa and his colleague Tigran Gambaryan, head of criminal investigations at Binance, were arrested on February 26. Gambaryan is a US citizen.

The two execs’ detention followed a crackdown on the Binance crypto exchange by the Nigerian government, amid allegations of currency manipulation as the Naira plummeted.

The two officials have been in custody since, with the government demanding the exchange release data on its users from the country. A court in Abuja ordered that Anjarwalla and Gambaryan be held for a further 14 days after Binance refused to comply with the demand.

According to local reports, the government has filed a criminal case against Binance, alleging tax evasion. 

Binance has so far not commented on the latest claims and the reported escape.

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