As macro conditions regain influence over digital assets, investors are increasingly asking whether a rebound in economic activity, particularly a Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reading above 50, could ignite the next altcoin season. Summary PMI above 50 would signal improving economic conditions and a potential return of risk appetite Nearly 40% of altcoins trading near

Bitcoin price surged to $69,000 Tuesday before a correction, putting it on pace for its strongest daily performance in nearly a week, as VanEck CEO Jan VanEck suggested the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be carving out a cyclical bottom. Summary VanEck CEO says 2026 represents Bitcoin’s typical bear-cycle year but believes a bottom may be

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned this week that escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could complicate Federal Reserve efforts to cut interest rates in 2026, as geopolitical risk feeds through energy markets and inflation expectations. Summary Traders price almost no chance of a Fed rate cut at the March meeting. Oil

The crypto app Pump.fun is taking a significant step beyond its meme-coin roots, announcing broad new trading support that allows users to buy and sell a wider array of tokens directly within the platform. Summary Pump.fun now lets users trade a range of assets including WBTC, USDC, Ethereum (via Wormhole), and other launchpad tokens inside

Bitcoin price holds near $68,000 as short-term holders show restraint despite US-Iran war tensions. Summary Bitcoin price is trading near the top of its weekly range between $62,900 and $69,300. Short-term holder exchange inflows remain muted despite geopolitical escalation. A daily close above $70,000 could shift short-term momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $68,308 at press

The crypto market is going up today, March 2, even as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East escalated. Summary The crypto market remained stable on Monday even as the war in Iran started. This rally happened as the economic impact of the crisis remained limited. The crypto recovery could be a dead-cat bounce, a

Polkadot price prediction leans bullish as traders position ahead of a major DOT supply cap upgrade. Summary Polkadot price is up 22% in seven days and trades near the top of its weekly range. An upcoming tokenomics upgrade plans to cap DOT supply at 2.1 billion starting March 2026. A daily close above $1.70 could

Chainlink has enabled Coinbase cbBTC bridging to Monad, unlocking over $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for decentralized finance applications. Summary Chainlink CCIP will support bridging cbBTC from Base to Monad. More than $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity can enter Monad DeFi. Developers gain access to BTC-based lending and trading tools. Chainlink (LINK) is now supporting the bridging of Coinbase Wrapped BTC

Riot stock price rose by over 1.2% on Monday as Bitcoin and other altcoins rose despite the ongoing geopolitical risks. It also rose as traders waited for its financial results. Summary Riot Platforms stock rose as the crypto market rebounded. The company will publish its financial results on Monday. The stock has formed a diamond