Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Gate News message. On March 31, data from the prediction market platform Polymarket shows that the probability of OpenAI reaching a $1 trillion valuation within 2026 is 76%, up 39 percentage points from before.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr emphasized that stablecoins must develop under strict regulation, warning that a lack of safeguards could repeat the history of problems caused by private currencies. He noted that while the GENIUS Stablecoin Act has provided an initial framework, it needs stronger enforcement and oversight to ensure the safety and liquidity of reserve assets and to prevent potential financial stability risks.

Mercado Libre announced that it will shut down its own crypto token, Mercado Coin, starting on April 17, ending a nearly four-year user incentives experiment. Users can choose to sell the tokens or use them to offset payments, reflecting a reassessment by large technology companies of the viability of their own crypto assets. Even so, the company continues to maintain other crypto businesses, showing a cooling off in the platform-token model.

WisdomTree says the 《Clarity Act》 is not a necessary requirement for crypto and tokenization businesses, and that industry innovation can be advanced under existing regulatory frameworks. The company has already launched a spot Bitcoin ETF, focusing on developing tokenized money market funds, and will further expand related products in the future.

Gate News update: On March 31, it was reported that OpenAI announced it has completed the latest round of funding, securing more than $120 billion in committed capital. The company said this round of financing will be used to expand the scale of its AI capabilities and accelerate the delivery of “useful intelligence” earlier and more broadly to users worldwide, enabling the rapid spread of technology and applications. OpenAI emphasized that its core goal is to generate a “compounding effect” for AI capabilities worldwide by improving accessibility, driving continuous growth in productivity and innovation.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expressed strong doubts about the “Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act,” saying the bill could have long-term negative effects, stifle innovation in the industry, and warning that its complex structure may further drive industry consolidation, favoring established projects.

The Federal Reserve’s Schmid warned that rising energy prices will have a lasting impact on inflation. The inflation rate is already nearing 3%, and progress toward the 2% target has stalled. He emphasized that policy action is needed to address risks to inflation expectations, and market views on future interest rate movements have changed.

Investment bank Benchmark initiates coverage of tokenization platform Securitize, assigning a “Buy” rating and a $16 target price. It calls the company an “early shovel seller” opportunity in the tokenization wave, citing its comprehensive positioning across the tokenized asset lifecycle and a 70% market share, even though industry momentum remains strong. However, the broader adoption of tokenization still requires a clearer regulatory environment.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) has surged by 3% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has dropped by 12% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has dropped by 10.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has dropped by 9% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Between 2026-03-31 18:00 and 18:15 (UTC), the ETH price moved in a range within a 0.71% amplitude (2093.36 - 2108.15 USDT), with a return of +0.69%. During this period, market attention increased, short-term buyers held the upper hand, and heightened price volatility drew close scrutiny from investors. The primary drivers behind this move were the rapid inflow of funds into the derivatives market and an expansion in trading volume. In March 2026, ETH derivatives trading volume remained consistently higher than spot, and leveraged capital was active, lifting risk appetite. At the same time, on-chain data

Between 17:15 and 17:30 (UTC) on 2026-03-31, BTC fell 0.60% within a 0.87% trading range. The price dropped from 68,586.0 USDT to 67,990.0 USDT. Volatility increased within the 15-minute window, and market attention rose. Trading volume in the short term surged significantly, reflecting the market’s heightened focus on structural disruptions during this period. The main drivers of this disruption are a sharp spike in whale transfer frequency and a synchronized increase in on-chain funds flowing into exchanges. Whales (holdings > 1000 BTC) are active; all exchanges witnessed high transfer activity, indicating significant institutional or large investor participation.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD (Silver) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Gate News message, Bitcoin and Ethereum posted negative returns in Q1, with BTC down 23.6% and ETH down 30.6%. The declines were driven by rising oil prices and Fed uncertainty. Historically, a red Q1 following a long rally serves as a necessary market cooldown.

Gate News message. On March 31, market data shows that Ethereum has broken through the 2100 USDT level and is currently at 2100.12 USDT, with an intraday gain of 3.62%.

Gate News, March 31, according to Gate data, Brent crude oil (the international crude oil futures benchmark price) has plunged 6.00% today, and is currently at $101.40 per barrel.

Gate News update: On March 31, the Bitcoin price broke through 68,000 USDT and is currently at 68,002.12 USDT. The intraday gain is 1.80%.

The number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has been increasing slowly, reaching 7 vessels per week, even as Iran continues to blockade most commercially operated ships that have not received permission. This shift suggests that non-hostile Asian country fleets are still passing through the strait, and that Iran’s blockade strategy is gradually evolving into an economic warfare tool.