Crypto Market Shows Fragile Momentum as Traders Turn Defensive, 10x Research Reports
The crypto market shows mixed signals and fragile momentum, with traders adopting a defensive posture as funding rates plunge and downside hedging rises, despite a rebound in Bitcoin ETF inflows and strong stablecoin issuance, 10x Research said in a March 9 report. Trading activity remains subdued, and Bitcoin's first attempt to break $70,000 was unsuccessful, while Ethereum network fees are at very low levels, pointing to weak on-chain usage. Total crypto market capitalization stands at $2.29 trillion with weekly trading volume of $109 billion, including $48.9 billion for Bitcoin and $22.9 billion for Ethereum, with key watchpoints this week including CPI data, the unlocking of $4.7 billion in altcoins, and shifts in geopolitical risk.