Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hit key levels. Will BTC hold $80K, or is more downside ahead?

Trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain has reached its lowest level since the beginning of the year. This represents a drop of nearly 100% from peak values.

A security incident led to prominent AI reply guy AiXBT to send $100,000 in ETH to a scammer, with the bot's Base token plunging since.

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Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

There is a lot of talk going on about Solana since a video promoting its upcoming Accelerate conference in New York came out. The ad, which aired on March 17, was quickly taken down because it made fun of gender identity problems, sparking widespread criticism.

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous scenario, and ETH's market structure suggests that it could repeat itself in Q2 to Q3 of this year.Ether's repeat breakdowns point to more downside The relative strength index (RSI) on ETH's 3-day timeframe remains below 30, a level that typically signals a potential bounce.

Solana (SOL) has been one of the top-performing cryptos, currently trading around $134 but many of its investors are quietly accumulating another promising asset, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced below $0.05 in 2025. Mutuum Finance is gaining momentum in its recently launched presale.

The maintainer of AIXBT's social media account said the attacker gained access to the bot's “simulation wallet” through malicious prompting.

Ethereum is currently consolidating below the $2,000 mark, trading within a narrow range between $1,800 and $1,900 as market uncertainty persists. Bulls have lost control, and speculation about a potential continuation of the bear trend is growing among analysts and investors.

Barely days after disclosing that TRX will reach a new all-time high, Justin Sun is setting things in motion. The Tron founder has hinted at an incoming integration of TRX on Solana, sparking industry-wide speculation over the mode of deployment.

Demand for the CME Solana futures product could indicate future investor appetite for an ETF tracking the altcoin.

Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum's (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde.

Solana, the rising star of cryptocurrencies, dances with the giants of the CME. Its futures contracts sow the hope for an ETF, but the SEC plays the cautious divas.

Traders seek a rebound, but negativity and external factors may stall it.

Solana (SOL) has gone down 3.4% in the past 24 hours as last week's selling spree seems to be resuming.

Ethereum's price has crashed more than 53% from its 2024 high, wiping out $255 billion in market value as its market cap fell from $482 billion to $227 billion. Ethereum (ETH) has dropped as concerns about the network continued.

After nearly nine hours of mounting criticism, Solana pulled an ad that featured a therapy session ridiculing pronoun discussions, sparking debate over its messaging.

Solana (SOL) failed to restore optimistic momentum as it traded below the crucial $200 resistance for another week. Over the past seven days, its highest price reached $178.50 on March 2, 2025, before facing strong rejection.

The Solana futures launched by Chicago-based CME Group on Monday had a seemingly underwhelming debut with only $12.3 in trading volume.

TL;DR Nasdaq filed with the SEC to list a Polkadot ETF in the U.S. on behalf of 21Shares, tracking the spot price of DOT in the market. 21Shares already offers a Polkadot ETP in Europe and seeks approval for new crypto funds, including XRP and Solana.

Future trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are showing diverging trends, according to Glassnode. Per Glassnode, an onchain and financial metrics platform, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume is suggesting a rebound.

TRON's founder Justin Sun hinted at moving TRX to Solana, without explicitly stating a method for the new version of the token. Immediately, memes spoofing the TRX ticker and logo appeared, ending up in rug pulls.

The K33 analysts expect a softer impact on the underlying price of SOL from any potential Solana ETF launch.

This unexpected move could shake up the crypto world. Two major blockchain ecosystems are joining forces in a way that few saw coming.

Tron founder Justin Sun has revealed an upcoming collaboration to make TRX available on Solana. Despite the scarce details, the proposed integration will likely benefit both networks with enhanced cross-chain communications. Meanwhile, the collaboration means lucrative opportunities for Tron enthusiasts due to Solana's efficiency and high throughput.

TRON founder Justin Sun has teased a possible integration of TRX within the Solana ecosystem. Sun stated in a March 18 post on X that TRX would soon be available on Solana while encouraging users to prepare for collaboration.

The crypto market remained relatively flat over the past 24 hours, with the market cap registering a marginal decline and falling to $2.71 trillion. Markets were mixed, with some cryptocurrencies registering marginal increases while others registered marginal declines.

The Solana Foundation pulled an ad on Monday after widespread backlash over its perceived anti-queer messaging. The now-deleted ad, meant to promote Solanas first U.S. conference, depicted America in therapy, struggling to focus on innovation while being pushed to prioritize pronouns and gender identity.

CryptoQuant's Realized Ethereum price by accumulating addresses is flashing a buy signal that foreshadows a massive bull rally for ETH if history rhymes. The last time this on-chain metric flashed this exact buy signal was in 2020, which led to a massive uptrend to new highs.

Here's how CME Futures impacted ETF approval odds and key levels to track.

In a recent development, the Solana Foundation received criticism for a controversial advertisement that reportedly featured gender identity themes. The promotional ad, which racked up over 1.2 million views, was removed after a nearly nine-hour run.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to have reached its bottom, despite market players previously stating that the bottom is not in sight. According to analytical insights from Glassnode, the Ethereum Cost Basis Distribution metrics have displayed an upsurge in supply at $1,886, an increase from 1.6 million Ether to 1.9 million Ether.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant inflow of $275 million, signaling a gradual recovery, while ether ETFs continued their outflow trend with a $7 million withdrawal, marking the 9th consecutive day of declines.

Brazil-based asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to expand its crypto index ETF with seven additional altcoins, including XRP, Solana, and Cardano.

In March, the performance of U.S.-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a significant decline, with many experiencing net outflows, while analysts predict a bearish Bitcoin trend that could persist for up to a year.

After slumping to multi-year lows in recent weeks, Standard Chartered expects the Ether price to continue its “structural decline” by the end of the year. As such, the UK investment bank has revised down its 2025 price target to $4,000 from $10,000.

JitoSOL is not a security, the protocol claimed in a new research paper.

The TRX-Solana integration could enhance blockchain interoperability, reduce costs, and accelerate zero-fee transactions, boosting network utility. The post Justin Sun hints at TRX integration with Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The inclusion of Solana in the “strategic cryptocurrency reserve” announced by Donald Trump and the launch of SOL futures by CME Group reflect growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. The MACD continues to show resistance to recovery, while the RSI (40.73) remains in neutral territory with a bearish tilt.

Anonymous millionaire drags IntelMarkets on the radar after injecting $300 million amid the major Ethereum ETF outflow, hinting at a strong rally for the viral $0.09 AI coin. #partnercontent

Sanctions evasion is proving increasingly “challenging” at scale for Russian firms, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis told Decrypt.

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Sol Strategies expands Solana staking dominance with three validator acquisitions, including Laine and Stakewiz.com, boosting staked SOL to 3.35M (CAD $649M) and appointing Michael Hubbard as Chief Strategy Officer. The post Sol Strategies Acquires Three Solana Validators, Including Laine and Stakewiz.com appeared first on Cryptonews.

Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered discusses why he believes ether will come under further pressure this year, cutting his year-end price target to $4,000 from $10,000.

Ethereum price has crashed this year, and there are signs that the downward trend may continue this year. Standard Chartered analysts have slashed their target by 60% to $4,000, while a bearish pennant points to further downside.

Solana removed a controversial ad that sparked backlash for its comments about gender identity, which appeared to contradict the company's previous commitment to diversity and inclusion.