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Will these unlocks send the market into a tailspin, or will they merely add to the spectacle? Let’s dive into this sideshow of speculation.

@RuggRat_X is clearly channeling the entire SHIB community’s collective unease, which is a fancy way of saying he’s basically the spokesperson for everyone who’s been biting their nails wondering what happened to Shibarium updates. Spoiler alert: it’s not good.

In a recent tweet, Angus Deaton argued that the current clarity and guidance for the crypto industry aren’t permanent and could be reversed by a future administration. He believes the only way to secure the industry’s future is to pass laws that specifically support crypto.

So, the Ethereum Foundation is doubling down on their strategy to make money work for them, or at least to keep it busy. According to Arkham, they staked more than 20,000 ETH on a Monday, because Mondays are the best time to make questionable financial decisions, right? Meanwhile, ether is chilling around $2,045, probably contemplating its life choices.

In the past lunar cycle (or 30 days, if you prefer the mundane), Strategy has devoured nearly 45,000 BTC, a pace so frenzied it would make even Akaky Akakievich blush. Meanwhile, the other treasury companies-once a bustling crowd of 30-have dwindled to a mere 13, their combined purchases shrinking by 99%. They now contribute as much to the demand as a flea to a bear’s appetite. Such is the comedy of markets: one giant feasts while the rest starve.

Tyrell Fortune earned his first UFC win on Sunday by defeating Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight fight. However, there was a brief moment of confusion after the fight when the announcer, Bruce Buffer, mistakenly announced Tybura as the winner before quickly correcting his error.

According to the nosy folks at Arkham Intelligence, the foundation whisked away 22,517 ETH to the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract at the ungodly hour of 1:38 a.m. ET on Monday. Who needs sleep when you’re busy securing the future of blockchain, eh?

Powell’s speaking on March 30. Thrilling. After the FOMC meeting where they basically did nothing (rates stayed between 3.5% and 3.75%), he’s expected to be as exciting as a bowl of plain oatmeal. Markets think he’ll hint at 1-2 rate cuts in 2026. Yeah, because that’s exactly what Bitcoin needs-more waiting. Meanwhile, his cautious tone will probably send risk assets like Bitcoin into a nap.

The winds of change are howling through the markets, and investors are clutching their hats. Interest rates are higher than a kite in a hurricane, and macro conditions are about as predictable as a cat with a calendar. So, what’s a trader to do? Zoomex says, “Why just trade when you can make your money moonlight as a productivity guru?”

Behold the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, a magical meter that gauges the mood of the crypto masses. It swings from 1 to 100, from Extreme Greed (when everyone’s as bullish as a charging bull) to Extreme Fear (when everyone’s as bearish as a hibernating bear). Currently, it’s sitting at a paltry 9, according to the wise folks at alternative.me. That’s right, we’re in Extreme Fear territory, a place not visited since the dark days of 2022. A 3.5-year low, no less-a feat as impressive as a wizard forgetting his own name.