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17 March 2026,
Bitcoin trades above $74,000 after easing from higher levels, as institutional risk appetite stabilizes.Ethereum pulls back from its weekly high of $2,386, but support remains firm at $2,300, underpinned by modest ETF inflows.XRP encounters resistance after reclaiming the 50-day EMA as support, while ETF outflows persist.
The cryptocurrency market has remained relatively robust despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has driven Oil prices near $100. Despite Bitcoin (BTC) retreating from its daily high of $76,000 to hover above $74,000 at the time of writing, it is holding onto modest gains from the March low of $65,056.
Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), are trading below their respective daily highs reached at $2,376 and $1.61. Crypto prices have continued to weather the war-related volatility, signaling growing risk appetite for the asset class.
Bitcoin and Ethereum attract steady ETF inflows as XRP faces capital exit
Interest in Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) has remained steady, with inflows extending for the sixth consecutive day. US-listed ETFs posted approximately $202 million in inflows on Monday, according to SoSoValue data.
BlackRock accounted for $139 million of the inflows, followed by Fidelity with nearly $65 million. Bitcoin has $96.77 billion in assets under management, while cumulative inflows stand at $56.34 billion.
Steady inflows into ETFs suggest growing institutional risk appetite, which supports positive market sentiment.
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Ethereum is also experiencing steady inflows into spot ETF products, supporting the strong rebound since the beginning of the month when ETH traded slightly above $1,900.
Inflows totaled $36 million on Monday, up from $27 million on Friday. In total, ETH ETFs have attracted $13.63 billion in net assets, with cumulative inflows averaging $11.83 billion.
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XRP, on the other hand, appears to be lagging behind BTC and ETH. Spot ETFs saw outflows totaling $6 million on Monday. Looking back, activity remained muted on Friday, with ETFs closing with zero flows. SoSoValue data shows that cumulative inflows currently average $1.2 billion, and net assets $1.07 billion. If outflows persist, they are likely to limit XRP’s recovery potential, signifying the impact of capital exit on the price.
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Chart of the day: Bitcoin holds higher support
Bitcoin is trading above $74,000, upholding a mildly bullish near-term bias. The price sits above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $72,942, keeping the broader uptrend intact despite recent volatility. At the same time, the SuperTrend indicator recently flipped below the spot price and is currently providing support at $66,497.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator remains in positive territory with the MACD line above the signal line and positive histogram bars on the daily chart, suggesting buyers retain momentum even after the pullback from the daily highs of $76,000. Moreover, the Relative Strength Index at 60 on the same chart stays above the midline but below overbought territory, supporting a bullish bias without signaling exhaustion.

On the downside, initial support lies at $72,942, which aligns with the 50-day EMA. Below this area, Bitcoin would be exposed to the pivotal support at $70,000, where a break lower would bring the SuperTrend around $66,500 within reach.
Resistance first appears at Monday's high at $74,909, followed by the weekly high at $76,000. A sustained close above that upper barrier would reassert the dominant uptrend and expose higher targets such as the 100-day EMA at $79,375.
Altcoins technical outlook: Ethereum, XRP rebound cools
Ethereum hovers above the immediate $2,300 support level, with its near-term bias remaining mildly bullish. The 50-day EMA at $2,219 reinforces the short-term bullish outlook, while the SuperTrend indicator aligns with a lower demand zone around $1,981.
Meanwhile, the MACD indicator holds above its signal line on the daily chart, with green histogram bars expanding, prompting investors to lean into risk. Although the RSI shows a minor retreat to 64 on the same chart, it holds above the neutral line, suggesting that bulls still have the upper hand. A further increase of the RSI into overbought territory would strengthen ETH's recovery potential.
Immediate resistance stands at the recent high around $2,377, with a decisive break opening the way toward the 100-day EMA at $2,515.
Above $2,515, the next resistance aligns with the 200-day EMA at $2,836.
As for XRP, traders remain cautiously bullish even as the price trades above levels predicted in this article. The MACD indicator upholds the overall bullish outlook, staying above its signal line as green histogram bars hold steady on the daily chart. Immediate support lies with the 50-day EMA at $1.51, while XRP trades slightly above it.
Still, the SuperTrend indicator continues to hover well above spot near $1.58, keeping the primary trend defensive. At the same time, the RSI at 59 on the same chart retreats from recent highs but stays above the 50 midline, supporting sustained buying interest rather than an immediate reversal.

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16 March 2026,

Gold steadies near $5,000 as the US Dollar retreats from recent highs.Markets await the Fed interest rate decision and guidance from other major central banks this week.Technically, XAU/USD faces selling pressure as prices test the key $5,000 support.
Gold (XAU/USD) trades broadly flat on Monday after reversing intraday losses as the US Dollar (USD) eases following its recent rally. However, Oil-driven inflation concerns stemming from the ongoing US-Iran war raise the risk that central banks will keep borrowing costs elevated for longer, which continues to cap the metal’s upside despite heightened geopolitical tensions.
At the time of writing, XAU/USD is consolidating around $5,012 after briefly falling to $4,967, its lowest level in over three weeks.
Strait of Hormuz in focus as Oil prices surge
Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz remain a key concern as the US-Iran war enters its third week. Oil prices have risen sharply since the US-Israel joint strikes on Iran, with Brent crude currently up about 36% and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) around 42% from pre-conflict levels.
Over the weekend, Middle East war headlines pointed to a further escalation, increasing concerns that the conflict could become prolonged and continue to affect global energy markets.
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, targeting military sites. US President Donald Trump warned that the US could strike Iran’s oil infrastructure if Tehran interferes with ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He also called on countries including China, the United Kingdom, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to help keep the waterway open for shipping.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed only to “enemies and those supporting their aggression,” according to Iran’s SNN news agency.
With no clear signs of de-escalation in the conflict, Oil prices are expected to remain elevated in the near term. Higher energy costs could feed into consumer inflation, raising the risk of stagflation and forcing major central banks to reassess their monetary policy outlook.
Investors have started to scale back expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts, with the probability of a 25-basis-point (bps) cut in June falling to 23.6% from 51.2% a month ago, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Markets are now pricing in only one interest-rate cut by the end of the year, compared with earlier expectations for two cuts.
Global central bank decisions in the spotlight this week
Traders now await the Fed’s interest-rate decision on Wednesday, where the central bank is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. The focus will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s forward guidance, as investors look for clues on how policymakers assess the impact of surging Oil prices on the economic outlook.
Markets will also watch the updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and the dot plot for signals on the future path of interest rates.
Alongside the Fed, several other major central banks are also set to announce policy decisions this week, including the Bank of England (BoE), the European Central Bank (ECB), the Bank of Japan (BoJ), the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), with the BoE, ECB, BoJ and BoC expected to keep policy unchanged while the RBA is seen as likely to raise interest rates again.
Technical analysis: XAU/USD tests $5,000 as bearish pressure builds

From a technical perspective, XAU/USD continues to face selling pressure, with prices now testing the key $5,000 psychological level. On the daily chart, the near-term bias has turned mildly bearish as spot drifts back toward the rising 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $4,955. However, prices remain comfortably above the ascending 100-day SMA, which continues to preserve the broader uptrend.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has retreated toward 47, below the 50 midline, signaling fading bullish momentum. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line trades below its Signal line and below the zero mark with a deepening negative histogram, reinforcing building downside pressure in the near term.
A decisive break below the $5,000 psychological level and the 50-day SMA near $4,955 could accelerate selling pressure and expose the 100-day SMA around $4,573. On the upside, the $5,200 region remains a key resistance level that bulls need to clear to regain upward momentum.
US DOLLAR PRICE TODAY
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Canadian Dollar.
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