Capital Flow

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

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Key Insights: Solana fell below a six-week trendline, shifting focus toward 85 dollars support and a potential move to $67.44  if weakness continues Exchange outflows reached over 39 million dollars in three days, signaling reduced sell pressure while also tightening liquidity during price v

2026-03-31 16:30 to 16:45 (UTC), within a 15-minute window ETH’s return reached +1.36%, with price fluctuations ranging from 2061.38 to 2108.31 USDT, and an amplitude of 2.27%. Market sentiment quickly concentrated, short-term volatility intensified, and heightened trading activity boosted attention. The main driving force behind this unusual move is leveraged liquidations rapidly amplifying their impact on the spot market. Data shows that within 24 hours, the long and short liquidation amounts for ETH reached as high as $59.20 million and $32.97 million, respectively, with the total number of liquidations reaching 150,000.

Nakamoto Inc. disclosed it sold 284 BTC in March 2026 for $20 million, significantly lower than its 2025 acquisition price of $118,171 per coin. This sale reflects the company's dynamic approach to managing its Bitcoin reserves amidst market fluctuations.

Nakamoto's stock (NAKA) hit a record low after the company sold around $20 million in Bitcoin. This sale pressured the stock price amid market sensitivity to companies reducing their BTC holdings, raising concerns over asset management strategies.

2026-03-31 15:15 to 15:30 (UTC), the ETH spot market experienced a clear decline of -0.73%. The price ranged from 2058.77 to 2076.89 USDT, with a volatility of 0.87%. Due to the event, market attention increased, short-term fluctuations intensified, and trading activity among investors became more active. The main driving forces behind this movement are the persistent selling by major institutions on the ETF side, combined with large capital outflows from the spot market. Data shows that over the past week, net outflows from ETH spot ETFs reached as much as $59.94 million, with leading institutions such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and others continuing to reduce their holdings.

In brief Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto (NAKA) sold around $20 million in BTC. The firm still holds 5,342 Bitcoin, but is down an estimated $275 million on those holdings given its average weighted purchase price above $118,000. Shares in the firm reached a new all-time low on Tuesday, do

Gate News message, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of 1,090 BTC (valued at $73.24M), though the 7-day period shows a net outflow of 6,301 BTC ($423.4M). Ethereum ETFs experienced a single-day net outflow of 4,079 ETH ($8.44M), with 7-day outflows reaching 161,288 ETH ($333.54M). Solana

2026-03-31 14:30 to 2026-03-31 14:45 (UTC), BTC recorded a -0.75% return within 15 minutes. The price range was 67092.0 to 67748.4 USDT, with a 0.97% amplitude. Short-term volatility was significant, market attention increased, selling pressure intensified during the day, and panic sentiment rose. The main drivers behind this abnormal move were that large whales concentrated on transferring BTC to exchanges. Large lots flowing in pushed the exchange net inflow rate from a negative value at the beginning of March to a positive value. The whale inflow ratio rose to 0.79, reaching a new high for the year.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed loosening investment restrictions for 401(k) retirement accounts, allowing investments in alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, real estate, and private equity. It could open up a $10.1 trillion retirement savings market. The move is intended to carry out President Trump’s executive order, but it has also sparked questions about the safety of people’s retirement funds.

2026-03-31 12:15 to 12:30 (UTC), ETH rose 0.67% on the short-term, with a price range of 2035.48–2052.7 USDT and a volatility of 0.85%. During this period, on-chain activity increased significantly, market attention warmed up instantly, candlestick chart volatility intensified, indicating that short-term capital quickly moved in and drove prices higher. The main driving force behind this unusual move is large on-chain capital inflows. On-chain data shows that within 10 minutes, the total transfer volume reached $420,000, and the number of transactions expanded accordingly. Combined with exchange ETH reserves falling to 16 million, a new historical low, market liquidity is extremely tight.

Due to the impact of the Iran conflict and inflation expectations, investors’ risk appetite has declined, leading to nearly $300 million in net outflows from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs last week, and global crypto funds also saw $414 million less in fund inflows. Ether was hit the hardest, with outflows totaling $222 million; year-to-date, it still shows negative net inflows, while Bitcoin has continued to maintain positive net inflows this year.

Gate News message: On March 31, according to Arkham monitoring, about 1 hour ago, BlackRock transferred 4,833 ETH (worth approximately $9.78 million) to a certain CEX address via its Ethereum exchange-traded fund ETHA; then, about 50 minutes ago, it transferred 204.045 BTC (worth approximately $13.53 million) to a certain CEX address via its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT.

Gate News message: On March 31, according to monitoring by Onchain Lens, the address luggis (@luggisdoteth) (0x5d7...0b37), after being inactive for 2 months, deposited 2,000 ETH into a certain CEX, worth $4.03 million.

2026-03-31 09:45 to 10:00 (UTC), BTC recorded a return of -0.58% within 15 minutes, with a trading range of 65,996.1–66,509.1 USDT, a volatility of 0.77%. Short-term fluctuations intensified, drawing market attention. Total on-chain transfers reached 420,000, with the number of transactions as high as 27,986, indicating rapid capital movement and a phased increase in market participation, though overall trading remains cautious. The primary drivers behind this deviation are on-chain large-capital reallocation activity and an acceleration in fund flows. On-chain data shows that both the total transfer volume and the number of transactions have risen together

2026-03-31 09:45 to 2026-03-31 10:00 (UTC), the ETH price fluctuated between 2012.5 and 2030.74 USDT. The 15-minute K-line return rate was -0.61%, and the amplitude reached 0.90%. Among major coins, performance was relatively weak; short-term market attention increased, volatility slightly worsened, and selling pressure was clearly released. The main driving force behind this unusual move is that large funds continued to flow out throughout the day; from 09:45 to 10:00, the outflow intensity further increased. According to on-chain and trading data, on March 3rd, the outflow of main funds persisted, indicating sustained selling pressure and a lack of buying support, which contributed to the continued downward trend in ETH prices.

In March 2026, the Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) under Hashdex officially launched options trading, marking the shift of crypto ETFs from “one-way bets” to “structured investing.” The introduction of options allows investors to manage risk more effectively and design return strategies, offering allocation routes for institutional investors such as pension funds and family offices, driving the rapid expansion of the crypto derivatives market, and in the future, more structured products may emerge.

Nakamoto, the Bitcoin treasury company formerly known as KindlyMD, sold $20 million worth of Bitcoin in March and cut a large portion of its Metaplanet stake at a loss during the first quarter of the year. The company, chaired by David Bailey, sold roughly 284 Bitcoin (BTC) for $20 million,

2026-03-31 08:30 to 08:45 (UTC), ETH’s short-term return recorded -0.66%, with the price range between 2039.73 and 2054.49 USDT, and the amplitude reaching 0.72%. During this period, market volatility intensified, with a clear increase in trading attention, reflecting investors’ rapid reaction to risk events and a rise in safe-haven sentiment. The main drivers behind this unusual move were a significant drop in the number of active addresses on-chain (down about 14.49% from the previous day to 490,239), which weakened network liquidity and reduced the market’s ability to absorb demand. Meanwhile, trading volumes also declined, indicating a cautious market sentiment and a wait-and-see attitude among investors.