ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Nansen research analyst Nicolai Sondergaard stated that despite significant positive developments in the cryptocurrency space, global tariff concerns will continue to put pressure on the market.Before tariff-related issues are resolved, risk assets may lack direction, which could occur between April 2 and July. If the tariff issues are resolved, it will provide a positive catalyst for the market.

ChainCatcher news, QCP published on its official channel stating that last night's FOMC meeting brought a long-awaited bullish catalyst to the market, pushing Bitcoin prices to break through $85,000 with a significant increase. The Federal Reserve decided to start tapering its "quantitative tightening" plan from April. The market interpreted this as an indirect rate cut, reinforcing expectations that the Fed may begin easing policies as early as June.As of the writing of this article, the market anticipates three rate cuts in 2025, scheduled for June, September, and December. Aside from the current excitement, the Fed's tone is noticeably cautious. Policymakers have lowered the economic growth forecast to 1.7% (a reduction of 0.4 percentage points), while raising the inflation forecast to 2.8%, indicating that the risk of stagflation is rising. Additionally, the Fed's dot plot shows a more hawkish shift compared to last December, with the number of officials expecting no rate cuts in 2025 increasing to four.In the options market, market positioning has returned to normal, with skew shifting back towards call options. This contrasts sharply with earlier this week when skew was leaning towards put options. The key test now will come when the U.S. market opens tonight.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, Barclays economists stated in a report that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's comments on the "transitory" nature of tariff-related price pressures, as well as his disregard for inflation expectations, could catch the Federal Reserve off guard, just like during the pandemic.Powell clearly stated on Wednesday that the committee assumes that tariff-related price pressures will be temporary, although it takes a "wait-and-see" attitude regarding whether these price pressures will play out in this way.Barclays stated, "His tone seems overly confident." The bank added that Powell is also less willing to consider taking preemptive rate cuts to provide a buffer for the economy in the event of a severe deterioration in economic activity. Weak data indicators such as consumer confidence suggest this.They added that downplaying such risks could undermine the Federal Reserve's credibility, as it seems to be walking a very narrow path, with each step carrying dual risks.

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport released today's chart stating that by mid-December 2024, the inflow of Bitcoin ETF funds and the open interest of Bitcoin futures contracts will both reach approximately $35 billion. After that, futures positions significantly declined, while the inflow of Bitcoin ETF funds remained relatively stable.This indicates that short-term traders are exiting, possibly selling their positions to long-term investors. Currently, both the funding rate and market trading volume are low, and unless new macro catalysts emerge, the likelihood of significant growth in Bitcoin ETF funds is relatively small.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital's latest analysis points out that although the possibility of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve this Wednesday is extremely low, any dovish signals from Powell could act as a catalyst for Bitcoin's upward momentum. As the U.S. shifts from "fiscal dominance" (government spending driving growth) to deficit reduction pushed by Trump, the burden of policy has shifted back to monetary policy. While QCP does not expect an unexpected rate cut from the Federal Reserve, dovish signals could trigger upward momentum in the market.Macro volatility has eased slightly, with the VIX index retreating to around 20, and Bitcoin's volatility has also decreased, currently oscillating within the $80,000 to $85,000 range. In the absence of new tariff news, geopolitical issues have returned to focus. Gold prices have broken through $3,000, while Bitcoin continues to show a negative correlation.Historically, cryptocurrency prices tend to lag behind changes in global liquidity conditions. With the possible policy shift from the Federal Reserve and a new round of stimulus measures from Europe and China, Bitcoin may welcome a new round of upward trends after this adjustment.

ChainCatcher news, focusing on meme coins and decentralized innovation, the blockchain platform MemeCore has completed a token round financing, with participation from Waterdrip Capital, CatcherVC, and IBC Group. This financing marks an important step for MemeCore in building its ecosystem and integrating blockchain technology with meme culture.In addition to investment, MemeCore will also engage in further collaboration with Waterdrip Capital, CatcherVC, and IBC Group to explore potential strategic partnerships. These collaborations may include ecosystem expansion plans, joint development of blockchain infrastructure, and establishing partnerships with the rich portfolio projects of the three institutions. With the professional resources and industry influence of these investment firms, MemeCore aims to enhance the utility of its ecosystem, strengthen market positioning, and drive widespread adoption in the Web3 space.MemeCore CEO Jun stated, "MemeCore is committed to creating a decentralized 'playground' that empowers the meme community and blockchain projects. The support from Waterdrip Capital, CatcherVC, and IBC Group not only recognizes our vision but also provides us with strategic guidance and industry resources to accelerate our growth. We look forward to closely collaborating with our new partners to drive meaningful innovation and create long-term value for our ecosystem."

ChainCatcher news, according to the token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, Catizen (CATI) will unlock approximately 10.88 million tokens at 11:00 AM Beijing time on March 20, worth about 1.71 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Standard Chartered's Head of Digital Assets Research Geoff Kendrick stated that the recent decline in Bitcoin's price is primarily influenced by the pressure from broader risk assets, rather than issues within the cryptocurrency itself. "From a volatility-adjusted basis, Bitcoin's performance is highly correlated with the 'seven tech stocks plus Bitcoin' portfolio," Kendrick noted in an email on Tuesday, "Tesla performed the worst, while Meta and Apple performed the best, with the rest being similar to Bitcoin."Kendrick believes that Bitcoin's rebound will depend on two main catalysts: a recovery in risk assets overall or Bitcoin-specific positive news (such as sovereign purchases). He pointed out that clearer tariff policies or a rapid rate cut by the Federal Reserve would help boost the market, "the probability of a rate cut in the May meeting rising from the current 50% to 75% could trigger a rebound." Although Bitcoin may quickly test the $69,000 support level if it falls below $76,500 in the short term, he still maintains a target forecast of $200,000 by the end of 2025.Next week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision will be a significant test for Bitcoin. Rohit Jain, Managing Director of CoinDCX Ventures, stated that if the Federal Reserve maintains the current interest rates as expected, it could lead to Bitcoin testing the $70,000 support level.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Hotcoin Exchange has officially launched CAT/USDT and NC/USDT perpetual contract trading on March 10, 2025, at 16:00 (UTC+8), supporting up to 50x leverage.$CAT (Simon's Cat Token): An officially authorized meme coin, fully licensed by the well-known animated brand "Simon's Cat." The series was created by British animator Simon Tofield, with the official YouTube channel accumulating over 1.6 billion views and becoming a sensation on global social media.$NC (Nodepay): An AI training and development platform dedicated to providing users with a real-time data intelligence AI ecosystem, promoting the popularization and application of AI technology.

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport's latest report analysis believes that the White House crypto summit and the confirmation of the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserves failed to ignite market sentiment, and the crypto market did not show a significant increase, with perpetual contract funding rates still hovering at single-digit levels.This indicates that retail investors' enthusiasm remains low, in stark contrast to April and December 2024, when funding rates soared to double-digit highs.Even the market momentum brought by Trump's official inauguration is relatively subdued, clearly indicating that Bitcoin needs more influential catalysts to usher in a new round of increases.

ChainCatcher news, according to IBTimes, the founder of game studio Dizzaract, Ilman Shazhaev, stated in an interview that DeepSeek's low-cost AI development approach is "encouraging" and could become an important catalyst for blockchain development. He pointed out, "If high-performance AI models can be obtained at low cost, more decentralized systems will be able to utilize them at various levels."Shazhaev believes that DeepSeek's open weight design and two-stage reinforcement learning training method signify a true shift in AI development philosophy. He predicts that this model will have a significant impact on blockchain gaming, particularly in promoting smarter in-game economies.Although OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused DeepSeek of secretly using data from American AI giants to train its AI assistant, Shazhaev believes that a shift is occurring, especially among developers in the field of cryptocurrency and AI integration. He stated that budget constraints have always been a barrier in blockchain development, making models like the DeepSeek chatbot an attractive option.The AI model launched by DeepSeek in January of this year caused a stir in the tech industry, leading to a decline in related tech stocks and AI token prices. U.S. President Trump subsequently issued a statement calling for American tech companies to "wake up" and learn from this AI technology that does not require billions of dollars in development costs.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance will remove the following leveraged trading pairs on March 11, 2025, at 14:00 (UTC+8):· Cross Margin: CATI/FDUSD· Isolated Margin: ATA/BTC, CATI/FDUSD, XAI/FDUSD

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Nic Puckrin, the founder of The Coin Bureau, stated that current investor sentiment may have dropped to levels similar to or lower than those during the FTX collapse, with new meme coins and celebrity hype emerging daily.Puckrin added that the profits from these trades rarely flow back into the crypto space. "These funds are not being used to develop innovative products that help solve real-world problems, which is exactly what we all believe crypto and blockchain can do." He estimates that $6 billion in crypto liquidity has already been lost from the ecosystem due to meme coins.Meme coin trader Vic Laranja stated that meme coins are no longer about community, fairness, or opposing venture capitalists, but have evolved into an industrial complex aimed at extracting as much value as quickly as possible, which was not their original intent. Laranja mentioned that clear rules would be a catalyst for pushing the crypto space to the next level. Before that, he believes sentiment has already reached a trough.

ChainCatcher news, Catizen Foundation Chairman Tim Wong stated on Twitter that he firmly believes Bybit will successfully overcome the current challenges. As one of Bybit's important partners, Tim reflected on the valuable support Bybit provided during the early development of Catizen, especially in terms of marketing and resource integration.Tim Wong emphasized that although Bybit is currently facing some challenges, he believes Bybit will quickly resolve the current difficulties and draw strength from them to continue growing. The tweet stated: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

ChainCatcher news, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher pointed out that since the election frenzy, the inflow of funds into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has noticeably slowed down. As the market is forward-looking, most ETF buyers have already positioned themselves for the potential benefits that a Trump presidency could bring. With this demand being pre-absorbed, the market is now waiting for the next catalyst that could drive prices up.

ChainCatcher news, QCP released a daily report stating that despite the recent escalation of international trade tensions, traditional financial markets remain stable and show no signs of panic. Credit yields are at a cyclical low, and the VIX index is stable around 16, indicating that the market is prepared for negative news.Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's testimony reinforced a "wait-and-see" attitude, suggesting that the pace of interest rate cuts may slow down, but the Dollar Index (DXY) failed to rise. CFTC data shows a large number of long positions in the dollar, and interest rate differentials indicate that the dollar is overvalued, increasing downside risks. Tonight's CPI data could act as a catalyst for a decline in the dollar, pushing up the prices of risk assets.However, Bitcoin has underperformed compared to stocks and gold, with thin liquidity in the cryptocurrency market leading to significant losses for traders due to large-scale liquidations last week. It is recommended that investors holding long positions in cryptocurrencies follow institutional fund flows and purchase downside protection, especially when put options remain relatively cheap.