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 13: Bitcoin Surges Above $73K [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:11
Bitcoin rallies above $73K as geopolitical tensions ease and risk assets rebound, with altcoins like ETH, SOL, and DOGE posting stronger gains amid positive macro signals. Regulatory actions target prediction markets and…
March 12: Bitcoin Steady Near $70K Amid Geopolitical Tensions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:10
content typeSolo primary goalEducational summaryThis episode covers the latest trends in crypto markets, regulatory developments, institutional moves, and price updates, providing insights into Bitcoin's consolidation, g…
March 10: S&P BREAKS SUPPORT — BUT BITCOIN STILL FAILS RESISTANCE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:16
Craig Cobb says the S&P 500 may be confirming the pullback he has been warning about for weeks, with key support now broken and futures already down roughly 4–5 percent from recent highs, a move he believes could drag Bi…
March 9: Oil Volatility, BTC Resilience, and Major Buys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:10
Crypto rebounds as Bitcoin demonstrates strength against oil-driven global volatility and geopolitical risks, bolstered by major corporate buys like MicroStrategy's $1.3B addition and ETF inflows. Tokenization advances (…
March 7: BTC Pullback, Stablecoin Surge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04
Crypto markets are consolidating with Bitcoin dipping below $68K on macro headwinds like dollar strength and ETF outflows, while stablecoins like USDC surge in volume and nations like Kazakhstan eye crypto reserves. Regu…
March 6: Global Stability and National Digital Strategies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:03
Today we discuss the UAE's resilient financial infrastructure amidst regional conflict, Russia's aggressive move into stablecoin legislation, and the curious stagnation of the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve. We also look at a $1 b…
CRAIG COBB: WAR UNCERTAINTY, S&P WEAKNESS, AND A SIXTH RED WEEK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:59
For more from Craig, visit www.thegrowmeco.com. Happy HodlingCraig kicked off the week focused on geopolitical uncertainty and the S&P 500, noting that after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, futures immediately gapped l…
Live w/ Matt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:19
BITCOIN PRICE: WHAT I THINK IS ACTUALLY HAPPENINGI want to be very clear about this, because I’ve seen a lot of forced narratives flying around over the last couple of weeks. I don’t think Venezuela, Maduro, or any singl…