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The PMI, a monthly economic indicator, tracks the pulse of business activity across manufacturing and services sectors. On the surface, it seems as unrelated to the crypto market as a grand piano is to a fishbowl. Yet, Tice, with the insight of a man who has stared into the abyss of financial history, sees the connection. Bitcoin, it seems, prefers to bottom out when the PMI is contracting, when the world is awash in pessimism, and liquidity grows like mushrooms in the dark. It is during these phases of contraction, when the crypto market appears as frail as a house of cards, that the true believers accumulate, their hands steady, their eyes fixed on the horizon.

In a surprising twist worthy of a plot from a Russian novel, NYSE Arca and NYSE American have tossed aside the 25,000 contract position limit on crypto ETF options. This exhilarating update applies to options linked not just to Bitcoin but also to Ether exchange-traded funds. The SEC, in a rare moment of leniency, approved this update without the customary 30-day delay.

For more than two centuries, the New York Stock Exchange has operated during traditional business hours. But with the rise of digital assets and global markets that trade around the clock, the traditional closing of the market and the time it takes to settle trades (currently one business day, or T+1) are now slowing down institutional investors. A new platform aims to fix this by combining the NYSE’s fast trading technology with the speed and efficiency of blockchain for processing trades after they’re made.

As of today, the average price we’re seeing for Bitcoin is around $63,700. Interestingly, back in early February, when the price dipped about 50% from its peak in October – down to around $60,000 – that level acted as a solid floor, and the price bounced back. It seems $60,000 is now a key support level.

On the fateful day of March 24, 2026, OKX unleashed upon the world over 20 equity perpetual swaps, USDT-denominated contracts that grant real-time dalliance with the so-called “Magnificent 7” and other tech darlings, even as traditional markets slumber. A 24/7 bacchanalia of trading, if you will.

In this grand farce of finance, both tokens waltz in the same macabre ballroom, yet their steps diverge. HBAR, though not soaring, bleeds less-a feat in this bear market’s grim ballet. For in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, or so they say.

Ah, but the plot thickens! Our dear ADA has plummeted from its lofty September heights, leaving behind a trail of deep unrealized losses reminiscent of a tragicomedy where everyone forgets their lines. The derivatives market, that infamous hive of speculation, is abuzz with pessimism, as bearish bets take center stage, with short positions occupying the spotlight like overzealous actors vying for an Oscar.

According to crypto analyst Sykodelic, Bitcoin’s price could still fall further. Several factors contribute to this possibility, including the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which have already caused oil prices to surge. This conflict could also impact the cryptocurrency market, and concerns remain about potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Yet, in this tragedy, there is farce! Trading volumes have surged, as if the masses, scenting blood, have descended like vultures upon the carcass. A 648% spike to $128 million! The BTR/USDT pair on Bitget alone hath seen $29 million change hands-a testament to the insatiable greed and blind panic that define our age.

In her March 23 letter, Warren-channeling her inner Inspector Clouseau-warned that expanding financial services to young’uns, especially into the wild west of DeFi and digital assets, requires more caution than a tightrope walker in a hurricane. “Handle with care,” she quipped, “or else!”