US Bitcoin ETF is on fire again with BTC soaring to $95,000 on Tuesday and setting its sights on the $96,000 mark. What’s more, an exciting time is ahead for crypto enthusiasts as analysts are bullish about more upside for digital gold in the coming days.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge
On Monday and Tuesday, the inflow into Bitcoin ETF stood at $591M and $172.8M, respectively. With BTC now hovering around 50% up year-to-date, markets are cautiously hoping for a breakout past the $96K mark.
Since last week, the surge in Bitcoin’s price has been accompanied by significant inflows. US Spot BTC ETFs have seen hundreds of millions of dollars in inflows recently, bringing total inflows to a record $39 billion since early 2025.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the inflows on Tuesday with $216 million, while all the other funds witnessed either negative or zero inflows. On average, nine of the ten U.S. spot ETFs have seen positive inflows in the last 20 days.
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF GBTC has seen a modest $69.9 million outflow, continuing its slow bleed post-conversion, as per the data from Farside Investors.
Bitcoin Price To Shoot Up?
Meanwhile, macro sentiment is aligning. The Fed is expected to maintain its current stance on interest rates, and inflation fears are cooling slightly. What’s next? All eyes are on the $96K resistance. If Bitcoin clears that, $100K wouldn’t seem too far-fetched. In fact, a recent Matrixport report even hinted at a potential BTC rally to $106K if it breaks through the crucial resistance.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization also reached an all-time high of $882.2 billion, indicating robust capital inflows and growing investor confidence. Analysts say that such large accumulations of Realized Capitalization have usually preceded considerable BTC price increases.
But let’s not be naive: this is crypto. Volatility is part of the game. Bitcoin ETF flows are uneven, regulatory headlines can crash the party, and leverage remains frothy. Still, for now, the message is clear: Institutions are buying in bulk.
Institutional interest was further fuelled by Cantor Fitzgerald’s announcement of a $3.6 billion crypto venture, Twenty One Capital, backed by SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex. The venture plans to launch with over 42,000 bitcoins, making it the third-largest bitcoin treasury.
Recently, the BlackRock BTC ETF achieved a landmark feat by recording nearly $1 billion worth of inflows. Analysts have been predicting that Bitcoin ETF inflows in 2025 could surpass $50 billion, indicating sustained institutional demand.
Altcoins have been attracting investor attention this weekend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices stagnating around $85,000 and $2,000, respectively, since Friday. Prominent crypto analysts have published data insights showing investors are increasingly rotating capital toward altcoins after recent U.S. macroeconomic updates.
Analysts Predict Altcoin Season as Fed Rate Pause Triggers Risk-On Appetite
The altcoin market had a rough start to March 2025 when U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. However, the macroeconomic landscape has since improved. The Trump administration made adjustments to the tariffs, while U.S. CPI and PPI data indicated that inflation risks from the tariffs were overestimated.
This shift in sentiment was further reinforced after the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, where the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a pause in interest rate hikes.
S&P 500 Performance, March 23, 2025 | Source: NASDAQ
Traditional finance (TradFi) investors reacted by moving capital out of safe-haven assets like gold and into stocks, pushing the S&P 500 up by 31.7 points last week.
Crypto markets appear to be following suit, with traders increasingly rotating funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum into altcoins.
Crypto Analysts Signal Imminent Altcoin Breakout
Adding to the growing optimism around altcoins, two major crypto analysts took to social media to highlight technical indicators pointing to an incoming “Alt Season”—a market phase where altcoins significantly outperform Bitcoin.
“2025 #ALTSEASON starts in less than 3 days now,” alongside a chart illustrating past cycles of altcoin dominance relative to Bitcoin.
Crypto analyst Sensei (@SenseiBR_btc) made a bold declaration, March 21, 2025 ,
The accompanying chart showed clear historical patterns where altcoins surged against Bitcoin, with a third major rally seemingly about to begin.
In response, OBI Real Estate (@Obirealestate) weighed in on the discussion, adding, “Markets are buzzing, timing will be everything.”
Key Takeaways: Why This Weekend Matters for Altcoins
Capital Rotation: With Bitcoin and Ethereum trading sideways, traders are diverting funds toward altcoins, anticipating stronger returns.
Macro Trends: Improved inflation outlook and the Fed’s rate pause have boosted risk-on sentiment across global markets.
Technical Indicators: Historical charts from top analysts suggest that the long-awaited Alt Season could be days away from starting.
As traders look ahead, this weekend may present a critical window of opportunity to accumulate promising altcoins before a broader market breakout.
3 Top Trending Altcoins to Watch in the Week Ahead
Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $85,000 mark, signaling strong market sentiment despite a slight 0.9% decline in global crypto market cap over the past 24 hours. While BTC’s resilience suggests growing confidence, a look at broader market trends reveals that large-cap altcoins remain stagnant, while smaller-cap assets are seeing significant moves.
Crypto market performance, March 23 | Source: CoinMarketCap
Ethereum (ETH) remains subdued at $2,000, showing only a 0.5% gain in 24 hours. Similarly, Cardano (ADA) and Binance Coin (BNB) also moved sideways, conslidating at the $0.70, $620 respectively, while Solana (SOL), trading at $132 leads the top 10 assets with a 2.4% gain.
However a closer look at the Coinmarketcap above shows low-cap altcoins, are attracting significant search traffic, a move that could attract further capital inflows in the coming trading seesions.
1. Trump Memecoin (Official Trump) – Political optimism fuels rally
The Trump-themed memecoin is trading at $11.81, up 5.9% in the last 24 hours, making it one of the most notable gainers. This rally alligns with improved sentiment surrounding recent U.S. policy discussions and Trump’s appearance at the Blockwork’s Digital Assets Summit, last week.
With increasing political relevance and heightened social media buzz, this token is one to watch closely. A break above key resistance levels in the coming days could drive further gains.
2. Pi Network (PI) – Struggling to Break $1, But Buzz is Growing
Last week, PI endured major sell-offs as the network migration trigger mixed reactions among investors. However, Pi Network is now flashing recovery signals. At press time on Sunday, March 23, PI network price is facing strong resistance at the $1 mark, struggling to establish a breakout. However, with the token has become one of the most discussed assets in the last 24 hours, investor interest is evident.
If buying pressure continues and $1 resistance caves, a significant breakout could follow, making this an asset to monitor for a potential price explosion.
Ethereum’s native cross-chain bridge token, Wormhole (W) price, has surged 23.9%, driven by increased demand as investors rotate funds across chains.
Wormhole Price Action, March 23 | Source: Coingecko
The boost in market optimism, combined with the Fed’s recent decision to pause interest rate hikes, has further supported capital flows into decentralized finance (DeFi).
With more activity on cross-chain protocols, Wormhole’s demand could continue to rise, making it a strong candidate for further upside in the days ahead.
In Summary:
While Bitcoin’s dominance remains strong above $85,000, altcoins, particularly low-cap assets, are gaining momentum. The surge in Trump memecoin, Pi Network’s rising popularity, and Wormhole’s DeFi-driven gains all signal that the altcoin market could be gearing up for major moves. Traders should watch for key breakout levels as these assets continue to gain traction
On Friday, the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on crypto mixer Tornado Cash, a crypto firm accused of helping launder over $7 billion for cyber criminals, including North Korean hackers. In 2022, the Treasury blacklisted Tornado Cash for its role in laundering $455 million stolen by the Lazarus hacking group.
The Move Sparks Criticism From Grewal
But the move has sparked strong backlash. In a latest X post, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has publicly criticized the U.S. Treasury for its handling of Tornado Cash’s delisting. He argues that the Treasury is wrongly trying to avoid a final court decision.
Grewal is criticizing the U.S. Treasury for continuing legal actions against Tornado Cash, even after it was removed from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. The Treasury now claims that a final court decision is unnecessary, but Grewal argues that this is against legal procedures.
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He shared that this is only valid if the defendant can prove the issue won’t happen again. He also mentioned past cases where sanctions were lifted but the case stayed open, allowing them to be reimposed later.
“Here, Treasury has likewise removed the Tornado Cash entities from the SDN, but has provided no assurance that it will not re-list Tornado Cash again. That’s not good enough, and will make this clear to the district court,” noted Grewal.
Grewal’s criticism comes during a long legal battle where Tornado Cash users challenged the Treasury’s decision to add the mixer to the SDN list. The users argued that the smart contract didn’t qualify as property under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) because it’s non-erasable.
Although the court sided with the users, clarifying the status of the Tornado’s smart contract, despite this, Grewal criticized the Treasury for not fully following the court’s ruling.
Coinbase, Ethereum Foundation Back Tornado Cash
Tornado Cash has been supported by groups like Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation, which are backing lead developer Alexey Pertsev’s defense. The legal battle has been intense, with supporters claiming the Treasury’s actions were unfair and lacked clear legal grounds.
Lifting the sanctions against Tornado Cash is an important step in the ongoing debate over how crypto mixers should be regulated. The Treasury lifted them after reviewing legal issues but still expressed concern over North Korea’s use of digital assets for hacking and money laundering.
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On Friday, the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on crypto mixer Tornado Cash, a crypto firm accused of helping launder over $7 billion for cyber criminals, including North Korean hackers. In 2022, the Treasury blacklisted Tornado Cash for its role in laundering $455 million stolen by the Lazarus hacking group. The Move Sparks Criticism From Grewal …
XRP is showing strength after breaking above a key Fibonacci resistance area earlier this week. This upward move followed positive market sentiment, likely driven by recent developments around crypto-based ETFs. While the structure of the rally remains complex, analysts are closely watching several important price levels for signs of continued bullish rally.
Short-Term Structure Supports Further Upside
XRP has continued to form higher highs and higher lows, a classic sign of upward momentum. Price action is currently following a diagonal wave pattern, a type of bullish structure that is less powerful than a strong impulsive trend but can still support further gains.
The recent swing low at $2.11–$2.12 (April 24) now serves as a critical support level. As long as XRP stays above this range, the bullish scenario remains intact. A drop below this level would call for a re-evaluation of the short-term structure.
The next upside targets are in the $2.46 to $2.55 range. This area aligns with the 138% Fibonacci extension level, which is often considered a key milestone in wave-based analysis. Reaching this zone would complete a larger third wave in the current five-wave pattern.
Larger Structure Still Unclear, But Bullish Signs Emerging
XRP is still trading within a long-term descending parallel channel on the daily timeframe, meaning the broader trend remains bearish for now. However, there are growing signs that this trend may be losing strength.
On the 3-day chart, the bearish divergence in the RSI—active since earlier in the year—is close to being invalidated. If the RSI moves above its previous high, and the price breaks out above the $2.50 level, that would serve as a strong signal of a trend reversal.
This would shift XRP out of short-term relief rallies and into a more defined bullish trend.
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XRP is showing strength after breaking above a key Fibonacci resistance area earlier this week. This upward move followed positive market sentiment, likely driven by recent developments around crypto-based ETFs. While the structure of the rally remains complex, analysts are closely watching several important price levels for signs of continued bullish rally. Short-Term Structure Supports …
