The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

Solana (SOL) futures traded for the first time on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group's US derivatives exchange on March 17 as the cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption gains momentum. In February, CME tipped plans to list two types of SOL futures contracts: standard contracts representing 500 SOL and retail-friendly “micro” contracts representing 25 SOL each.

A crypto analyst has revealed that the recent pullback in the Bitcoin (BTC) price has triggered a Fischer Transform indicator reminiscent of the 2022 bear market.

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Strong retail sales could boost the USD, pressuring BTC, while weak numbers may fuel Fed rate cut speculation, benefiting Bitcoin. A BOJ rate hike could dampen Asian crypto sentiment, while the BOE's stance may impact European markets.

FalconX and StoneX executed the first-ever block trade of CME Group's Solana futures, showcasing institutional demand. CME's crypto futures market saw a 73% surge in daily trading volume and a 55% rise in open interest in early 2025.

Market watchers have taken notice of Bitcoin's recent price swings after a notable surge in transactions from affluent individuals. Market observers think that this might lead to a brief price spike, even while larger economic worries still throw a shadow over the cryptocurrency scene.

A crypto rally to new highs may have to wait until later this year, said Coinbase Institutional's head of research.

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone its second-largest correction of this bull run, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. The correction, from the coin's all-time high of $109,590 set on Jan. 20 to a low of $77,041 during the week of March 9-15, represents a 30% retracement triggered by selling pressure from short-term holders.In its report, Bitfinex defines short-term holders as those who have bought within the last seven to 30 days.

One trader's $521 million Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid is being targeted by other traders who want to force a liquidation.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

As Solana celebrates its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo reveals extreme levels of volatility in Tether trading on the Solana transport layer this year.

Bitfarms Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., marking an expansion of its U.S. operations and energy capabilities. The deal strengthens Bitfarms' position in the PJM market and advances its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Peter Schiff once again took to X to criticize the apex cryptocurrency and extol the benefits of gold compared to Bitcoin. What Happened: In a post on Monday, Schiff highlighted that gold prices have surged past $3,000 as foreign central banks continue selling U.S. dollars to accumulate gold.

A closely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are about to ignite massive rallies and leave paper-handed investors on the sidelines.

The central bank of South Korea is not buying into the (popular) notion of including Bitcoin in its foreign exchange stockpile, citing the cryptocurrency's extreme price volatility and lack of recognition as a reserve asset under international standards.

South Korea rejects Bitcoin reserve plan, citing volatility, as BTC struggles below $90K amid global caution.

Bitfinex analysts said Bitcoin buyers with purchases in the last month were the hardest hit during recent crypto market selloffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 12% since March 2, when it nearly reached $94,000. Interestingly, during the same period, the US dollar weakened against a basket of foreign currencies, which is usually seen as a positive sign for scarce assets like BTC.

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On Monday, following Sunday's action, the notorious Hyperliquid trader returned with a 40x short bitcoin play carrying a notional value of $524 million at about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17.

The newly reintroduced Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act of 2025 by Senator Cynthia Lummis would allow the United States to potentially hold over 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its crypto reserves. The bill directs the government to buy 200,000 BTC annually over five years, to be paid for with existing funds within the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department.

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk with insights into the upcoming FOMC meeting and how economic uncertainty could impact the crypto market. Plus, the overall sentiment in the industry under a friendlier administration and the promising future of Ethereum despite the price drop.

Prominent American entrepreneur Jason Calacanis has predicted that Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor will "break" the Bitcoin game.

Bitfarms has completed buying Stronghold Digital Mining (SDIG). This makes Bitfarms the biggest Bitcoin miner in the PJM market and gives it a much bigger presence in the US, ” the world crypto capital.

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The crypto market has had a bearish start to the week, with most cryptocurrencies trading in the red. However, some have managed substantial gains, including Toncoin (TON), Polkadot (DOT), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC).

Canary Capital, a digital asset management firm, filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17, 2025, to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the SUI token, the native cryptocurrency of the SUI blockchain.

President Donald Trump's tax reduction plans, paired with his aggressive tariff policies, have significantly disrupted the cryptocurrency market, prompting heightened volatility and an ETF-driven sell-off in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the past weeks.

Canary Capital has officially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an SUI exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move follows a recent announcement by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture backed by Donald Trump and his sons, stating that it would add Sui assets to its token reserves.

Hashdex's ETF expansion could enhance crypto market accessibility and diversification, potentially attracting more institutional investors. The post Hashdex files with SEC to add XRP, ADA, SOL, and other coins to its Crypto Index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CME opened futures trading on Solana today, with FalconX making the first block trade. This development could provide liquidity and institutional legitimacy, even potentially helping the case for a Solana ETF.

Bitcoin could be bound to making a new ATH by June as historical data suggests.

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy. However, the failure to propel the price above $86,000 shows that the bears have not given up and continue to sell on rallies.CoinShares' weekly report shows that cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) witnessed $1.7 billion in outflows last week.

Bitcoin's hashrate has bounced back impressively after dipping to 752 exahash per second (EH/s) on Feb. 25, now climbing to 819.65 EH/s, even as earnings took a notable hit in March. Earnings Drop, Hashrate Rises The network's computational strength has strengthened, currently sitting over 67 EH/s above its Feb. 25 low.

Bitcoin's next move would be impacted by key economic events set to unfold this week.

Canary Capital has added layer-1 blockchain token Sui to its list of potential ETFs.

Canary Capital's SUI ETF filing could pave the way for the first SUI ETF in the United States under an SEC that's more amiable to cryptocurrency and related investment products.

The HLP whale continues to outmaneuver rivals with unexpected trades—masterful strategy or a ticking time bomb?

Bitcoin (BTC) dominance, a measure of Bitcoin's overall share of the crypto market, has been steadily rising since 2023 amid a torrent of new cryptocurrency coins and tokens.The current BTC market dominance is roughly 61.6%, down from the local peak of 64.3% recorded on Feb. 3. BTC market dominance broke back above 60% on Feb. 2 amid a general market downturn over fears of a prolonged trade war between the United States and its trading partners.

TL;DR CME Group launched Solana futures contracts in two sizes: micro (25 SOL) and full-size (500 SOL), with cash settlement. The futures aim to attract institutional investors looking for a safe investment option in the crypto market, facilitating the management of risks associated with SOL investments.

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A Bitcoin whale opened a $450M short position on Hyperliquid with 40x leverage. The whale deposited $5M in USDC to strengthen its position and avoid liquidation.

Gold exchange-traded funds have overtaken bitcoin ETFs in assets under management as investors shift away from riskier crypto assets. Crypto asset manager 21Shares is set to liquidate two actively managed ETFs tied to bitcoin and ether futures amid a wider market downturn.

South Korea's central bank rejects establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve, Telegram's CEO returns to Dubai and is free to travel, and failed hedge fund 3AC's claim against FTX jumps from $120M to $1.5B. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily.

Solana (SOL) has been under intense selling pressure, with the price failing to reclaim key resistance levels after weeks of fear-driven market conditions. Bulls lost control when SOL dropped below $180, a crucial support level that previously held firm.

The move comes after World Liberty Financial said it would add Sui assets to its token reserve earlier this month.

Standard Chartered has slashed its year-end 2025 price target for Ethereum (ETH) from $10,000 to $4,000. The 60% downward revision for the ETH price target over the next eight or so months comes amid an ongoing market struggle for the leading altcoin.