Eric Trump Confirms USD1 Stablecoin Chosen for MGX’s $2B Binance Investment
At Token2049 in Dubai, Eric Trump revealed that the Trump family’s stablecoin, World Liberty Financial USD (USD1), has been selected as the official stablecoin for MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance. The announcement follows MGX’s earlier disclosure of plans to acquire a significant stake in the crypto exchange.
Today, over $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire. It will see over $2.5 billion worth of BTC and nearly $500 million worth of ETH contracts settled. How will the prices of both assets react?
These options’ expiry will take place at 8:00 UTC on Deribit, potentially inspiring volatility across the crypto market.
Bitcoin Faces $89,000 Max Pain in Today’s Options Expiry
Today, March 7, 29,005 Bitcoin contracts with a notional value of $2.54 billion are set to expire. According to Deribit data, Bitcoin’s put-to-call ratio is 0.67. The maximum pain point—the price at which the asset will cause financial losses to the greatest number of holders—is $89,000.
Additionally, Ethereum sees the expiration of 223,395 contracts with a notional value of $481.9 million. The maximum pain point for these contracts is $2,300, with a put-to-call ratio of 0.72.
The maximum pain point in the crypto options market represents the price level that inflicts the most financial discomfort on option holders. At the same time, the put-to-call ratios, below 1 for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicate a higher prevalence of purchase options (calls) over sales options (puts).
Crypto options trading tool Greeks.live provided insights into the current market sentiment. They cited an overall bearish market sentiment, with traders expressing frustration over extreme volatility and choppy price action.
Bitcoin’s sharp intraday swings, such as recent moves of $6,000, have led to what traders describe as “scam both ways” conditions. According to analysts at Greeks.live, this makes it difficult to establish a clear directional trend.
“Most traders are watching the 87,000-89,000 range as key resistance, with 82,000 noted as a recent bottom, though there is significant disagreement on whether a sustainable bottom has been found,” wrote Greeks.live.
Further, the pronounced put skew reflects the broader pessimism, as traders continue to favor downside protection despite occasional upward moves. The analysts also observe that traders are adjusting their strategies amidst the high volatility.
“Several traders are selling calls at 89,000-90,000 range as a preferred strategy in this environment, with one trader reporting they’re at -260% on calls bought at lower levels,” Grreeks.live added.
As a result, many traders are choosing to stay on the sidelines, waiting for clearer signals before committing to new positions.
“With markets on edge, where do you think price action will land? Above or below max pain?” Deribit posed in a post on X (Twitter).
Nonetheless, traders must remember that option expiration has a short-term impact on the underlying asset’s price. Generally, the market will return to its normal state shortly after and possibly even compensate for strong price deviations.
Traders should stay vigilant, analyzing technical indicators and market sentiment to navigate potential volatility effectively. Meanwhile, these developments come after US President Donald Trump signed the strategic Bitcoin reserve order.
Notably, the order was short of specific details, with many questions likely to be answered later during the White House Crypto Summit.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently taken the stage to warn against Trump’s crypto push, claiming it could stifle the European economy. Primarily, the ECB has questioned whether the current MiCA regulations are ample enough to cushion the blow caused by financial spillover effects due to Trump’s support for cryptocurrencies.
However, the European Commission has dismissed the central bank’s alarming remarks, deeming it to be an overexaggerated concern. In turn, the Commission has argued that the ECB itself misunderstood the EU’s rules, sparking a flurry of discussions nationwide.
European Central Bank Claims Trump’s Pro-Crypto Push Can Impact Europe’s Economy, Commission Says Otherwise
According to a recent Politico report, the European Central Bank and Commission are tussling over whether the current MiCA regulations are enough to negate the blow caused by Trump’s pro-crypto usher. While the ECB thinks that America’s pro-crypto stance could risk causing financial “contagion” and blow up Europe’s economy, the Commission is in a snub.
The Commission primarily believes that the current MiCA regulations, which were introduced in 2023, provide sufficient safeguards that could mitigate potential losses caused by Trump’s pro-crypto push. While the ECB argued that legislative changes are a must, the EC took a contrary stand on the matter.
What’s The Point Of Contention?
CoinGape found that the point of contention remains about the potential challenges that Trump’s USD stablecoin expansion saga could bring into the Eurozone, negatively impacting its financial sovereignty. A majority of the stablecoin projects are denominated in American dollars, risking the nation’s traditional currencies.
To mitigate such risks, the ECB looks forward to making some legislative changes to the MiCA regulations. However, the EC believes that the current set of standards is enough to reduce the risk of foreign currency pegged stablecoins. As a result, both parties ended up in a squabble surrounding the impact of Trump’s crypto push on Europe’s economy.
The scuffle initially kicked off on April 14, when top EU government officials held discussions over the risks of US crypto assets on the nation’s financial stability. The European Central Bank’s claims were primarily dismissed by EU officials and most governments in the end.
However, it’s worth pointing out that the central banking authority cannot be seen completely wrong, as it has always pushed for the betterment of traditional and digital assets in Europe. Intriguingly, CoinGape recently reported that the ECB advanced with digital Euro plans to counter U.S. stablecoins, another move to preserve financial sovereignty.
Bitcoin’s price has taken a sharp hit, dropping 4% in the past 24 hours and leaving investors worried. The global crypto market lost nearly $99 billion in just 24 hours, bringing the total market cap down to $2.89 trillion. But what is causing this sudden Bitcoin drop? Here’s the key reasons behind the recent market drop.
Uncertainty Over U.S. Government’s Bitcoin Plans
One major reason for Bitcoin’s decline is the significant Bitcoin initially surged to $92,000 following President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. However, the market quickly turned bearish after realizing the executive order did not clarify how the government would acquire more Bitcoin.
The uncertainty surrounding whether the U.S. will buy more Bitcoin or just hold onto its seized BTC has left investors skeptical. Some experts, like Peter Schiff, believe the lack of clear accumulation plans could hurt Bitcoin’s long-term growth.
Bitcoin ETFs See Heavy Outflows
Another reason for Bitcoin’s drop is the significant outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs. According to Farside data, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a massive outflow of $134.3 million. This came right after a day of positive inflows, where Bitcoin ETFs saw $22.1 million entering the market.
Leading the outflows was BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which saw a $50.6 million outflow, followed by Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) with $34.5 million and Franklin Templeton’s fund with $18 million in outflows.
No other major ETF recorded a net inflow, indicating strong selling pressure from institutional investors.
Market Liquidations Increase Selling Pressure
Apart from the spot Bitcoin ETF Outflow, increasing market liquidations is leading to massive selling pressure. In the last 24 hours, traders lost a total of $531 million, with long traders suffering the most. Long positions accounted for $398.3 million of these liquidations, while short traders faced $133 million in losses.
A total of 152,576 traders were affected by these liquidations, with the largest single liquidation occurring on Bitfinex’s BTC/USDT pair, valued at $15.40 million. As long positions get wiped out, the selling pressure increases, pushing Bitcoin’s price even lower.
Bitcoin Struggles to Hold Key Support
Lastly, bitcoin technical analysis suggests that BTC is struggling to hold its key support level as of now it is trading just below its key support level of $89,041. If it fails to reclaim this level, further declines toward $85,000 or even $82,761 could occur.
However, if Bitcoin manages to flip the $90,800 resistance into support, it could attempt a recovery toward $93,625.
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Bitcoin’s price has taken a sharp hit, dropping 4% in the past 24 hours and leaving investors worried. The global crypto market lost nearly $99 billion in just 24 hours, bringing the total market cap down to $2.89 trillion. But what is causing this sudden Bitcoin drop? Here’s the key reasons behind the recent market …
