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A buy-side sidecar has been activated on the KOSPI after the index surged more than 4%, Yonhap News reported. The move marks the first such activation in about 20 days, since March 10. The KOSPI is currently trading at 5,281.04, up 4.52%.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) Blur (BLUR): +25.46%, current price $0.0217, 24h volume $17.71M Arcblock (ABT): +3.64%, current price $0.3557, 24h volume $3.47M Gravity (G): +2.26%, current price $0.0039, 24h volume $122.72M Prime (PRIME): +2.21%, current price $0.3017, 24h volume $5.81M Validity (VAL): +2.02%, current price $0.4149, 24h volume $160.16K Top 5 Losers (24h) UXLINK (UXLINK): -2.82%, current price $0.002, 24h volume $2.15M Stable (STABLE): -2.12%, current price $0.0292, 24h volume $42.64M Trusta (TA): -1.62%, current price $0.0419, 24h volume $13.72M TrueFi (TRU): -1.56%, current price $0.0046, 24h volume $3.63M Hey Elsa (ELSA): -1.51%, current price $0.0648, 24h volume $17.58M

Whale Alert reported that 500 million XRP has been unlocked from escrow at Ripple.

Whale Alert reported that 500 million XRP has been unlocked from escrow at Ripple.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, compiled by data provider Alternative, has dropped three points from yesterday to 8, indicating that a state of "Extreme Fear" continues to grip the market. The index measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Optimism). It is calculated based on several factors: volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section shows the Volume Heatmap, while the bottom displays the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price lingers in a certain range or moves significantly. These brighter areas can act as potential support or resistance levels. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line indicates large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

White House spokesperson Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a national address at 1:00 a.m. UTC on April 2 to provide an important update on the situation with Iran.

The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority plans to issue approximately $100 million in Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, according to Bloomberg. The bonds have been rated Ba2 by Moody’s, two notches below investment grade, marking the first time the agency has rated a Bitcoin-collateralized bond. Principal and interest payments will be supported by revenue generated from the Bitcoin held as collateral. The bonds include a price-linked liquidation clause that triggers a forced sale of the collateral based on price fluctuations to protect repayments. The debt is not guaranteed by the taxing power of the state of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority is a public financial institution established to support the state's economic development.

Cryptocurrency asset management firm CoinShares, known for its crypto ETFs, is listing on the U.S. Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Trading is set to begin today, April 1. The newly formed holding company, CoinShares PLC, will trade under the ticker CSHR. The company had previously achieved a valuation of $1.2 billion through several funding rounds. Founded in 2014, CoinShares is a leading European virtual asset manager that provides structured products and funds for both institutional and retail investors. The firm currently has $6 billion in assets under management (AUM).

According to CME Fed Watch, the probability of the U.S. Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in April stands at 98.4%, with a 1.6% chance of a 25 bp hike. By June, the probability of a rate hold is 94.6%, with a 3.9% chance of a 25 bp cut and a 1.5% chance of a 25 bp hike.

A critical security vulnerability has been fixed in Zcash nodes that could have allowed attackers to bypass proof verification for the older 'Sprout' anonymous pool, Decrypt reported. The Zcash development team released an emergency patch, version v6.12.0, last Tuesday to address the issue. Had a malicious miner exploited the flaw, they could have stolen 25,424 ZEC, worth approximately $6.5 million, remaining in the Sprout pool. No actual attacks occurred.

According to Cointelegraph, S&P Dow Jones Indices has tokenized its iBoxx U.S. Treasury indices on the Canton Network, an institutional blockchain supported by entities including Goldman Sachs. The move is significant for applying benchmark data, a key standard for financial products, to a blockchain system. This project, carried out in collaboration with digital asset data firm Kaiko, allows institutions to use real-time index data without complex licensing procedures. The market for tokenized U.S. Treasurys is currently valued at around $12.5 billion, making it the largest segment among all asset classes.

Chainalysis plans to introduce a blockchain intelligence agent to its platform, Cointelegraph reported. The company will provide users with AI-powered investigative capabilities, with a phased rollout scheduled for this summer. Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin said the company is starting with investigations and compliance, the areas where it can have the greatest impact.

Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, reported via X that poll results show 80% of cryptocurrency supporters are enthusiastic about the midterm elections.

Mark Connors, founder of Risk Dimensions, suggested that Bitcoin's recent underperformance against the S&P 500 could set the stage for a rebound, CoinDesk reported. He noted that since early October of last year, Bitcoin has lagged behind the S&P 500 index, marking the longest such period on record. Historically, Connors explained, this type of imbalance has preceded a rally. If this pattern continues, he said, Bitcoin could enter a phase where its relative weakness transforms into new demand. However, he stressed that the timing will depend more on geopolitical factors than market structure. Connors pointed to the conflict in Iran, stating that its effects on energy markets, liquidity, and global risk appetite will determine the pace of any shift in investor sentiment, a process he suggested could take anywhere from two months to two years.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher today. - S&P 500: +2.91% - Nasdaq: +3.83% - Dow Jones: +2.49%

Will Peck, head of crypto at U.S. asset manager WisdomTree, said that pending crypto legislation, including a market structure bill, is not a prerequisite for the firm's innovation and expansion plans. In an interview with CoinDesk, he stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) already has everything it needs to foster a healthy market for tokenized securities and funds. Peck explained that while a market structure bill would be constructive for the industry, it is not the key driver of progress.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has launched a portfolio-based crypto lending platform for institutional investors. According to Cointelegraph, the platform allows users to lend and borrow within a single account using a variety of digital assets as collateral, including highly liquid tokens and staked positions. The system integrates borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow, replacing the previous process of manually transferring assets between separate wallets.

The Haverhill City Council in Massachusetts is considering an ordinance to ban the installation of cryptocurrency ATMs, Cointelegraph reported. The sponsor of the ordinance emphasized that crypto ATMs could pose potential risks, exposing residents to financial fraud and money laundering. If the ordinance is passed, all crypto kiosks and ATMs within Haverhill would be required to be removed within 60 days. Violators would face a fine of $300 per day.

A whale wallet (starting with bc1quv) that had been dormant for five years has transferred 5,500 BTC, worth approximately $366 million, to a new address. The funds were originally withdrawn from Gemini six years ago at an average price of $7,129 per BTC.

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart stated that even if there is less than a 5% chance of a significant breakthrough in quantum computing within the next five to 10 years, it is still necessary to have practical countermeasures in place. He added that while some people underestimate the technology and are quick to dismiss it, the potential threat is worth preparing for even if the probability is low. Meanwhile, the discussion around the threat of quantum computing to the crypto industry, which had been dormant for some time, has been revived following a report from Google's Quantum AI team suggesting that Bitcoin could be vulnerable to such attacks sooner than previously thought.

Tony Pecore, a director at global asset management firm Franklin Templeton, has predicted that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2026, U.Today reported. He stated that this year is expected to be very positive for Bitcoin amid continued institutional buying. Pecore noted that institutional demand for the cryptocurrency has not slowed despite its drop from $126,000 to $60,000, adding that these investors are preparing for a significant step forward. However, he identified the U.S. midterm elections later this year as the biggest potential obstacle, explaining that political uncertainty and the possibility of a restructuring of regulatory agencies could temporarily dampen institutional investor sentiment in the fourth quarter.

The Nasdaq Composite has extended its intraday gains to 3.03%. The S&P 500 is currently up 2.18%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 1.22%.

Iranian President Pezeshkian stated on March 31 that Iran has no intention of starting a war but is willing to end the conflict if there is a guarantee it will not be attacked further. He claimed that the military actions of the U.S. and Israel are unprecedented crimes and violations of international law, adding that Iran had engaged in negotiations in good faith before being attacked. Pezeshkian also said that countries hosting U.S. military bases failed to prevent those bases from being used in attacks against Iran and emphasized that stopping the aggression is the way forward. He reiterated that Iran is willing to end the conflict if security guarantees are provided and urged Europe to abandon its current approach and engage in professional cooperation consistent with international law.