Gate News update: On March 31, stablecoin issuer StraitsX announced that its Singapore dollar stablecoin XSGD and its U.S. dollar stablecoin XUSD have officially gone live on the Solana network. These two stablecoins will be used for on-chain foreign exchange trading and high-performance settlement.

Cornell University student Ella Hough has introduced an interactive calculator that simulates using MicroStrategy preferred stock to replace Social Security for retirement savings, showing the investment potential and risks. Although it offers access to high dividends, the model includes risks such as dividends not being guaranteed and the effects of inflation, emphasizing the importance of retirement planning and intergenerational differences, and encouraging younger people to reexamine traditional Social Security and investment strategies.

Bitcoin market sentiment remains depressed, and the Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 8. It has been at extreme fear for 59 days, mainly driven by high interest rates and the global economic environment. Despite retail traders’ low sentiment, long-term holders are still transferring assets. The market faces structural disagreement, and future price action will depend on changes in macro liquidity.

By the end of March 2026, due to remarks by Iran’s parliamentary speaker and comments by Trump that influenced the U.S. stock market sentiment, the U.S. stock market experienced volatility, and the S&P 500’s market capitalization rebounded by approximately $900 billion in the short term. The market is highly sensitive and responds noticeably to political statements. Despite the stock market rebound, oil prices remain high, and ongoing geopolitical impacts continue to attract investor attention; the future market trend will depend on the progress of negotiations.

Strategy Inc. launched the floating-rate preferred stock STRC on March 30, 2026, with an annualized return of about 11.5%. UK investors face high tax costs, which may affect their actual returns. By comparison, 21Shares’ Strategy Yield ETP can avoid immediate tax burdens. Investors using an ISA account have less impact from taxes. Investors should pay attention to tax rules and product structure to avoid incurring unnecessary costs.

By the end of March 2026, the Bitcoin price is about $67,400. Institutional funding has cooled and high macro interest rates have had an impact, limiting short-term upside momentum. The supply-and-demand structure has loosened, demand has weakened, the market’s ability to absorb has declined, and institutional demand has fallen significantly. Rising real interest rates are increasing liquidity pressure. The market needs to watch for improvements in liquidity and changes in interest rates.

U.S. stocks are trading sideways at high levels, with a clear increase in corporate executive share sell-offs. The amount sold exceeds $21 billion, while buying is only $2.3 billion, and market signals are relatively cautious. Insider selling is seen as a potential risk indicator, and there is a disconnect between executives’ optimistic remarks and their selling behavior, prompting investors to reassess expectations. Against a backdrop of heightened market volatility, investors need to pay attention to how insider selling may affect future market trends.

By the end of March 2026, corporate sentiment toward Bitcoin allocations has clearly cooled, with global listed companies net adding only about $70,000—hitting a new low. Major firms such as Strategy and Metaplanet have paused purchases, indicating that market sentiment has shifted. Despite high holdings, available new capital is limited; some companies have adopted adjustment strategies to cope with the market environment, reflecting caution about the current price. The overall market trend will depend on fund flows and changes in macroeconomic policy.

International oil prices have recently risen to $105, and historically that level has often been associated with Bitcoin declines. Analysis indicates that the relationship between oil prices and Bitcoin is complex, with a wide range of influencing factors, so it should not be attributed simply to oil price fluctuations. However, the current rise in oil prices could create indirect pressure on Bitcoin.

UBS Wealth Management believes the China market has been overcorrected, and investors may be underestimating the value of high-quality AI stocks. Internet-sector valuations are near their historical lows; MSCI China’s expected EPS growth rate is about 13%, and the tech sector is around 20%-25%. Policy is actively supporting AI and technology innovation, and earnings and valuations are expected to recover.