March 5: Bitcoin holding at $70k!

March 5: Bitcoin holding at $70k!

Author: Matt Diemer March 5, 2026 Duration: 6:36

Top Stories of the Day

  • Bitcoin’s Consolidation Phase: Bitcoin has retreated toward the $71,000 mark after failing to sustain its breakout above $74,000. While market conviction is currently thin, long-term allocators have reportedly been quietly adding to their positions during recent dips.
  • Link: Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000
  • NYSE Owner Backs OKX: In a landmark deal, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has invested in the OKX exchange at a $25 billion valuation. The partnership plans to bring tokenized stocks and new derivatives to the market later this year.
  • Link: NYSE Parent Invests in OKX at $25B Valuation
  • Morgan Stanley Funds AI-Crypto Pivot: Bitcoin miner Core Scientific secured a massive $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley to expand its data centers for high-performance computing and AI workloads.
  • Link: Core Scientific secures up to $1B credit from Morgan Stanley
  • Revolut’s Second U.S. Banking Push: Fintech giant Revolut has officially filed for a U.S. banking license for the second time, aiming for direct access to the Fedwire and ACH payment networks.
  • Link: UK Fintech Revolut Applies for US Banking License
  • The "Seized Crypto" Heist: Authorities in France have arrested the son of a U.S. government contractor, John Daghita, for allegedly stealing $46 million in crypto from seizure wallets managed by his father's company.
  • Link: Authorities nab suspect accused of stealing $46m in crypto
  • Federal Charter for Stablecoins: Infrastructure provider ZeroHash has applied to the OCC for a national trust bank charter to streamline its regulated stablecoin operations under a single federal framework.
  • Link: ZeroHash Applies to OCC for National Trust Bank Charter
  • Global Adoption Milestones: Cardano's ADA is now a payment option at 137 Spar supermarkets in Switzerland, while Kraken has secured limited master account access from the Kansas City Fed.
  • Link: Cardano's ADA Token Now Accepted at Spar Supermarkets



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March 27: Bitcoin Drops Below $67K on Geopolitical Fears [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:54
Bitcoin plunges below $67K as Iran war fears, rising Treasury yields, and oil spikes trigger liquidations and retail selling, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing their biggest outflow in three weeks. Tether commits to a full KPMG a…
March 26: Bitcoin Slips Below $70K on Oil Spike [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:14
Bitcoin slips below $70K as oil spikes from Iran tensions and macro jitters trigger derivatives unwinds and risk-off flows, with Ethereum and Solana also declining. Regulatory progress includes Senate agreement on market…
March 25: AI Tokens Heat Up While Stablecoin Yields Face Threat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
Bitcoin steadies above $71K on hopes of an Iran ceasefire and falling oil prices, outperforming in a volatile macro environment, while AI tokens surge on renewed interest. Stablecoin yields face potential bans under the…
March 24: Geopolitical Easing, AI Tokens Surge Amid Tokenization Push [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:45
Bitcoin rebounds toward $71K on short liquidations and easing geopolitical noise, with analysts eyeing a potential bottom near $60K and long-term bullish targets. Tokenization accelerates via NYSE-Securitize and Solana’s…
March 23: Stablecoin Exploit Hits Hard, Tokenization in Focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Bitcoin rebounds above $70K after heavy liquidations and oil shock volatility, outperforming stocks amid Iran tensions. Major exploit crashes Resolv stablecoin by 70%+, while tokenization takes center stage in upcoming H…
March 20: Bitcoin Steady Near $70K–$71K [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:14
Bitcoin stabilizes near $70K–$71K with potential boosts from Iran sanctions relief talks, while institutional products advance (Fidelity custody for Morgan Stanley ETF, BlackRock's staked ETH hitting $254M AUM). Security…
March 18: Bitcoin Dips to ~$71K on Inflation Data [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:56
Bitcoin faces pullback to ~$71K from inflation surprises and geopolitics, but altcoins like ETH, XRP, and DOGE post solid rebounds amid ETF support and institutional optimism. SEC provides clarity on non-securities statu…
March 17: Bitcoin Pulls Back from $76K Highs Ahead of Fed Meeting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:07
Bitcoin retreats from $76K highs but holds firm near $74K ahead of the Fed meeting, showing resilience amid geopolitical tensions, while altcoins like ETH and XRP gain on institutional momentum. Major developments includ…
March 16: Craig Cobb: Bitcoin’s 10% Weekly Bounce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:05
Craig Cobb says Bitcoin finally printed a strong weekly candle, closing up more than 10 percent after several weeks of weakness, but he cautions that one bullish week does not change the broader trend. www.thegrowmeco.co…