BTC OG insider mega-whale agent Garrett Jin analyzes President Trump’s speech, saying it suggests a commitment to a hot war, and that the escalation of the Middle East conflict is already set in stone. He notes that the market hasn’t priced this in, that the near-term rebound is driven by positioning, and that the absence of any solution to the war will continue to weigh on oil supply and raise risks for importing countries. A 6% jump in oil prices reflects the reality of the conflict escalating.

Warren Buffett warns that the financial system has vulnerabilities, emphasizing that close links between banks and non-bank institutions could lead to risk contagion. He says that financial stability should be the Federal Reserve’s top priority and also notes that market panic may cause investors to pull out quickly.

Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer announced that it has reached an agreement with a Norwegian contractor to retrofit existing facilities into Norway’s largest AI data center, supporting NVIDIA’s AI technology. At the same time, Bitdeer is clearing its Bitcoin reserves and plans to raise $300 million by issuing convertible preferred notes to advance the transformation of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

Grayscale analyst Michael Zhao’s report notes that AI monitoring and on-chain transparency could make privacy features a core financial requirement, yet the crypto market’s valuation of this is currently too low. Zcash’s shielded transactions show that privacy demand is real, but its market share is only about 0.3%. If market expectations shift, ZEC could have a much larger upside potential; the current quote is about $224.80.

BlockBeats news, on March 28, OpenAI announced that to thank the first batch of Pro subscribers, it will launch a limited edition commemorative pen. This gift is only available to the first 4,000 Pro users who fill out the application form and complete registration. The official statement notes that submitting the form does not guarantee final eligibility, and due to logistical constraints, some countries or regions may not be able to offer delivery services. This event is seen as an exclusive reward for early high-value users.

MARA Holdings announces the repurchase of $1 billion convertible notes due 2030 at approximately a 9% discount, reducing convertible debt by about 30% and eliminating future dilution risk. The funds come entirely from Bitcoin sales, aiming to strengthen the balance sheet and expand strategic flexibility in digital energy and AI/HPC sectors.

Gate News reports that on March 24, according to CoinDesk, Wall Street brokerage Bernstein stated in its latest report that Bitcoin may have already reached a cyclical bottom, while maintaining a price target of $150,000 by the end of 2026. The report notes that previous pullbacks were mainly driven by high interest rate environments, Middle East geopolitical risks, and ETF outflows during a certain period, but the overall fundamentals have not experienced systemic pressure. Additionally, sustained ETF inflows and corporate treasury accumulation continue to be viewed as important factors driving Bitcoin's upside.

Gate News bot message, The AHR999 Index has dropped below 0.45, marking the first occurrence in 837 days. This level was last observed in February 2026. Prior to that, the index reached this zone in October 2023, preceding the price movement from $28K to $72K. The source notes this is not a buy sign

Gate News reported that on March 18, Bitcoin Core released v31.0rc1 release candidate version, which is the next major version following v30.2. The version is currently open for testing, and developers can download binary files and review release notes. The official version is expected to be released after subsequent testing is completed.

Wintermute notes that Bitcoin miners face profitability challenges due to reduced income after the halving and high energy costs, recommending that miners proactively manage their BTC holdings by adopting strategies such as using derivatives and lending protocols to enhance returns in response to market pressure.