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Hyperliquid Dominates Perpetual DEX Market as Smaller Platforms Excel in Efficiency

Hyperliquid has solidified its position as the leading perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) by topping key metrics such as open interest, total value locked (TVL), and weekly trading volume. The platform reported $7.054 billion in open interest, $4.7 billion in TVL, and $44.725 billion in seven-day trading volume, according to recent data from CryptoRank. Despite its dominance in scale, Hyperliquid's activity score of 5.51 is the lowest among its peers, indicating that its large liquidity base compresses efficiency ratios. In contrast, smaller platforms like GRVT, Pacifica, and Reya are excelling in capital efficiency. GRVT leads with an efficiency score of 44.50, driven by $9.573 billion in weekly volume against $113.07 million in TVL. Pacifica and Reya follow with scores of 38.83 and 37.87, respectively, showcasing strong activity relative to their liquidity. This trend highlights a market split between scale-driven platforms like Hyperliquid and efficiency-focused competitors, suggesting diverse operational strategies within the decentralized derivatives sector.

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Record $7.1 Trillion Derivatives Expiry Fuels Market Volatility on Quadruple Witching Day

Quadruple witching, a significant event in the financial calendar, is causing heightened volatility as $7.1 trillion in derivatives expire today. This marks the largest expiration ever recorded, with $5 trillion tied to the S&P 500 index alone. The event, occurring quarterly, involves the simultaneous expiry of stock index futures, stock index options, single stock options, and single stock futures, leading to increased trading activity and price swings. Crypto markets are also feeling the impact, with Bitcoin currently trading at $69,800. Historical data suggests Bitcoin often experiences muted performance on quadruple witching days, followed by declines. Additionally, a separate $13.5 billion in crypto derivatives is set to expire on March 27, indicating continued market turbulence.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ETFs Experience Record $64 Billion Outflows

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ETFs have experienced record outflows totaling $64 billion over the past three months, according to The Kobeissi Letter. This significant withdrawal marks a notable shift in investor sentiment, as funds are pulled from these major equity indices. The outflows reflect growing concerns over market volatility and economic uncertainty, prompting investors to reassess their positions in these traditionally stable investment vehicles.
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Mixed Net Flows for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a daily net outflow of 1,488 BTC, equivalent to $104.1 million, while the weekly net flow remained positive at 4,204 BTC, or $294.22 million. Ethereum ETFs saw a daily net outflow of 62,184 ETH, valued at $133.01 million, and a weekly net outflow of 38,125 ETH, totaling $81.55 million. Solana ETFs reported a daily net outflow of 1,914 SOL, worth $170,000, but maintained a positive weekly net flow of 301,187 SOL, amounting to $26.81 million.

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Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum May Be Exiting Crypto Winter

Tom Lee, speaking at the 3rd Futu Expo 2026 in Hong Kong, suggested that Ethereum might be nearing the end of its crypto winter. Lee highlighted historical market patterns and on-chain data, noting a 93% correlation between Ethereum's recent price movements and the S&P 500's declines in 1987 and 2011. According to Lee, if these analogs hold, Ethereum has either already bottomed or is currently bottoming. Lee also referenced Ethereum's realized price, currently at $2,241, as a key metric. He pointed out that Ethereum's price is at a 22% discount to its realized price, similar to past market bottoms. Lee emphasized that Ethereum's historical performance, with a 49,000% return over the past decade, supports his view that the cryptocurrency is poised for recovery. At the time of his remarks, Ethereum was trading at $2,147.

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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: AI Tokens Lead Gains as Bitcoin Holds Above $69K Amid Macro Uncertainty (Mar 20)

Key Takeaways:
1. Macro Environment The Federal Reserve maintains rates at 3.5–3.75% amid persistent inflation, sustaining tight liquidity and risk-off sentiment. US 10-year Treasury yields at 4.33% increase opportunity costs for crypto. Regulatory actions intensify globally, while the SEC's approval of Nasdaq's tokenized stock pilot signals institutional blockchain adoption. 2. Crypto Market The crypto market shows mixed trends over the past 12 hours, with Bitcoin up 0.53% at $69,733 and Ethereum up 0.30% at $2,127. Altcoins are led by AI and payment sectors: KITE surged 10.1%, FET rose 7.3%, and PI Network gained 5.3%, driven by ecosystem news and mainnet upgrades. Broader sentiment remains cautious amid ETF outflows and macro headwinds. 3. Today's Outlook Key US macro releases today include the PCE inflation report and Q4 GDP, alongside Fed speeches from Bowman and Waller, which may drive volatility in crypto and risk assets. Canada’s January retail sales data will also be released, impacting North American market sentiment.

BTC -0.87% ETH -0.77% FET +3.48% KITE +8.64% PI +7.60%
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U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Third Week, Markets Adjust to Prolonged Tensions

The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has entered its third week, evolving from an initial swift military strike into a complex geopolitical struggle. This escalation has significantly impacted global markets, which have transitioned from initial panic pricing to a phase of trading amid ongoing hostilities. Key market movements include rising crude oil and gold prices, while equities and cryptocurrencies initially faced pressure. As the conflict expands, particularly with attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region, markets are now focusing on the potential for prolonged disruptions in energy supply chains. This has led to a reassessment of inflation expectations and interest rate paths, with the U.S. dollar remaining strong amid these uncertainties. Bitcoin, initially sold off as a risk asset, is beginning to reclaim its narrative as an alternative safe haven amid sovereign credit concerns. Market participants are closely monitoring developments such as further targeting of energy infrastructure, changes in the Strait of Hormuz, and shifts in U.S. policy objectives. These factors will be critical in determining the future trajectory of global asset pricing and capital allocation strategies.

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GMTrade Achieves $500 Million Daily Volume, Leads Solana Perp DEXs

GMTrade, a decentralized perpetual contract trading platform focusing on RWA assets, has reported a significant milestone with its 24-hour trading volume surpassing $500 million. This achievement positions GMTrade as the leading perpetual decentralized exchange (Perp DEX) on the Solana blockchain. The surge in trading activity comes amid increased macro trading demand driven by heightened volatility in commodity markets such as gold and silver.

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Bitcoin Funding Rate Negative, Signaling Bearish Market Sentiment

The Bitcoin perpetual futures market is experiencing a negative funding rate, indicating a prevailing bearish sentiment among traders. According to Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish, the funding rate, which measures the periodic fee exchanges between long and short positions, has recently turned negative. This suggests that short positions are currently dominating the market, as traders bet on a downward trend. Despite Bitcoin's recent rally above $75,000, the market's expectations have shifted, with shorts maintaining control. This shift in sentiment comes as Bitcoin's price stabilizes around $70,400 after a recent retrace. Additionally, Glassnode's latest report highlights a supply gap between $72,000 and $82,000, suggesting limited on-chain resistance until the higher price level, although Bitcoin's recent attempts to breach this range have been unsuccessful.

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HyperEVM Stablecoin Supply Exceeds $1 Billion, Up 96% Since February

HyperEVM's stablecoin supply has surpassed the $1 billion mark, marking a significant 96% increase since February, according to data from Artemis. This surge highlights the growing adoption and demand for stablecoins within the HyperEVM ecosystem, reflecting broader trends in the cryptocurrency market where stablecoins are increasingly used for trading and as a store of value.
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Altcoin Market Faces Severe Decline as Major Tokens Plummet

The altcoin market is experiencing significant declines, with major tokens such as Cardano (ADA) and Polkadot (DOT) dropping nearly 70%. Despite strong trading volumes in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which recorded $85.14 billion and $77.78 billion in daily volume respectively, the altcoin market remains under pressure. CryptoPulse has described the current situation as a "mass extinction event," challenging the anticipated "altseason" narrative. The widespread losses have been severe, with XRP falling close to 60% and Ethereum dropping roughly 50%. This trend highlights the persistent weakness in the altcoin market, where selling pressure continues to outweigh demand, and recovery attempts have been limited.

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BTC and ETH Options Expire with Notable Put Call Ratios

A total of 23,000 Bitcoin (BTC) options have expired with a Put Call Ratio of 0.88 and a maximum pain point of $70,000, representing a nominal value of $1.6 billion. Additionally, 176,000 Ethereum (ETH) options have expired with a Put Call Ratio of 1.04 and a maximum pain point of $2,150, totaling a nominal value of $370 million. This week, the implied volatility (IV) and realized volatility (RV) for major term options remained stable, with BTC's IV at 50% and ETH's IV at 70%. The continued decline in RV has led to a rise in the volatility risk premium (VRP).

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16 hours ago

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Mantle's Lending Market Reaches Record $1.35 Billion, Ranks Third

Mantle's lending and borrowing market has achieved a new milestone, reaching an all-time high of $1.35 billion. This significant growth has propelled Mantle to the third position in the global rankings for lending and borrowing platforms. The achievement underscores the platform's increasing influence and adoption in the cryptocurrency lending sector.

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KuCoin Futures Introduces Pre-Market Trading for EDGEUSDT Contract

KuCoin Futures has announced the launch of pre-market trading for the EDGEUSDT USDT-Margined Perpetual Contract, starting on March 20, 2026, at 03:20 UTC. The contract offers up to 5x leverage and features a funding rate of +0.005% during the pre-market period, which will adjust to ±2.00% thereafter. The contract size is set at 1 EDGE, with a tick size of 0.0001, and will be available for trading 24/7. KuCoin has stated that it may adjust contract parameters in response to market risk conditions.

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Solana DApp Revenue Hits 18-Month Low as SOL Price Risks Retesting $80

Solana's decentralized application (DApp) revenue has plummeted to an 18-month low, raising concerns about the price stability of SOL, which is at risk of retesting the $80 mark. Over the past three days, SOL has dropped 11% to $87, leading to $25 million in long position liquidations. The perpetual contract funding rates are near 0%, reflecting weak demand for long positions, while shorts have dominated leveraged demand in the past month. The options market shows a delta skew of 12%, with put options trading at a premium, indicating professional traders' lack of confidence in the $87 support level. Solana's DApp revenue has decreased to $22 million from $36 million two months ago, marking the lowest point in 18 months. Despite maintaining a lead in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume, Solana faces stiff competition from Hyperliquid in the perpetual contract trading sector, where Hyperliquid commands over 80% market share.

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Crypto Market Declines for Third Day; Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70,000

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a decline for the third consecutive day, with the SocialFi sector leading the downturn, falling 4.65% in the past 24 hours. Toncoin (TON) saw a significant drop of 5.48%. Bitcoin (BTC) showed resilience, narrowing its decline to 0.88% and recovering to trade above $70,000 after briefly dipping below $69,000. Ethereum (ETH) fell 1.94%, breaking below the $2,200 mark. In contrast, the GameFi sector showed positive movement, rising 0.24%, driven by Axie Infinity (AXS), which increased by 3.84%. Other sectors faced declines, with the PayFi sector down 0.50%, despite eCash (XEC) rising 2.55%. The Meme sector fell 1.15%, although PIPPIN (PIPPIN) surged 12.38%. The Layer1 and Layer2 sectors dropped 1.31% and 1.43%, respectively, with Zcash (ZEC) and Celestia (TIA) experiencing notable declines. The CeFi and DeFi sectors also saw decreases, with OKB (OKB) down 3.15% and Morpho Token (MORPHO) rising 2.15%.

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HyperEVM Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $1 Billion

Hyperliquid's blockchain, HyperEVM, has seen its stablecoin market capitalization exceed $1 billion, according to Artemis data. This marks a 96% increase since February, highlighting significant growth in the platform's stablecoin adoption.

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Solana Reaches $17.9 Billion Stablecoin Supply Milestone

The Solana blockchain has achieved a new milestone with its stablecoin supply reaching $17.9 billion, marking an all-time high. Circle's USDC dominates the network, accounting for over 56% of the total stablecoin supply. This growth highlights Solana's strategic position in the crypto market as it surpasses other blockchains like Ethereum and Tron in stablecoin transfer volume, showcasing its efficiency for peer-to-peer payments and institutional capital flows. Amidst global economic volatility, Solana's robust on-chain infrastructure is proving to be a reliable "lifeblood" for the digital economy. As traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver experience significant declines, Solana's network remains resilient, offering a stable alternative for investors seeking refuge from geopolitical and economic instability. The preference for USDC within Solana underscores its competitive edge, as users prioritize regulated and transparent assets to safeguard their capital.

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19 hours ago

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Hong Kong's Virtual Asset ETFs Surpass HK$5.4 Billion in Market Cap

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reported significant growth in the virtual asset sector in its Q4 2025 report. The market capitalization of 11 virtual asset ETFs listed in Hong Kong has exceeded HK$5.4 billion (US$7.02 billion), marking a 142% increase since their introduction in 2024. Additionally, tokenized retail money market funds have seen their assets under management rise to HK$8.66 billion (US$1.11 billion), a 14% increase from the previous quarter. The SFC has also joined the Hong Kong Police Force’s Virtual Asset Intelligence Task Force to further innovation in the digital asset markets. Overall, the total market capitalization of SFC-recognized ETFs and leveraged/inverse products grew by 33.7% year-over-year to HK$618.7 billion. Net fund inflows into Hong Kong-incorporated funds surged 118.5% year-over-year to HK$356.7 billion, with assets under management reaching HK$2.28 trillion, a 38.3% increase from the previous year.
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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: Crypto Market Dips as Token Unlocks and Regulatory Clarity Shape Sentiment (Mar 20)

Key Takeaways:
1. Macro Environment Global central banks, including the Fed, BOE, and BOJ, have held rates steady amid persistent inflation and surging oil prices, fueling risk-off sentiment. The US Senate is advancing the CLARITY Act to define crypto regulation, while the SEC and CFTC clarified most crypto assets are commodities, boosting institutional confidence. The SEC approved Nasdaq's tokenized securities pilot, signaling deeper integration of blockchain in traditional finance. 2. Crypto Market The crypto market saw broad declines over the past 12 hours, with Bitcoin down 0.86% to $70,373 and Ethereum falling 1.96% to $2,149.60, pressured by macro risk-off flows and ETF outflows. Most altcoins also dropped, with RIVER (-7.39%), Humanity (-8.47%), and LayerZero (-2.33%) among the largest decliners, while SOLANA outperformed with a modest 0.63% dip. Regulatory clarity and upcoming token unlocks are key drivers. 3. Today's Outlook Major token unlocks today include 25.71M ZRO ($54.95M), plus cliff unlocks for ZRO, RIVER, and H totaling $118.45M, and linear releases for BTC, RAIN, and SOL worth $76.52M. These supply events may increase volatility and impact short-term price action across affected tokens.

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Hyperliquid Dominates Perpetual DEX Market as Smaller Platforms Excel in Efficiency

Record $7.1 Trillion Derivatives Expiry Fuels Market Volatility on Quadruple Witching Day

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ETFs Experience Record $64 Billion Outflows

Mixed Net Flows for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs

Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum May Be Exiting Crypto Winter

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: AI Tokens Lead Gains as Bitcoin Holds Above $69K Amid Macro Uncertainty (Mar 20)

U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Third Week, Markets Adjust to Prolonged Tensions

GMTrade Achieves $500 Million Daily Volume, Leads Solana Perp DEXs

Bitcoin Funding Rate Negative, Signaling Bearish Market Sentiment

HyperEVM Stablecoin Supply Exceeds $1 Billion, Up 96% Since February

Altcoin Market Faces Severe Decline as Major Tokens Plummet

BTC and ETH Options Expire with Notable Put Call Ratios

Mantle's Lending Market Reaches Record $1.35 Billion, Ranks Third

KuCoin Futures Introduces Pre-Market Trading for EDGEUSDT Contract

Solana DApp Revenue Hits 18-Month Low as SOL Price Risks Retesting $80

Crypto Market Declines for Third Day; Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70,000

HyperEVM Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $1 Billion

Solana Reaches $17.9 Billion Stablecoin Supply Milestone

Hong Kong's Virtual Asset ETFs Surpass HK$5.4 Billion in Market Cap

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: Crypto Market Dips as Token Unlocks and Regulatory Clarity Shape Sentiment (Mar 20)