Many people underestimate the core value of MicroStrategy
There is a common misconception in the market: Many people think the value of MicroStrategy depends on how much BTC it holds. But this actually only sees the surface layer. 🔍 MicroStrategy ≠ Simply a 'Bitcoin container' If it were just a company passively holding BTC, it would essentially be a 'shell for holding coins': Company value ≈ Value of held BTC It may even be at a long-term discount Because there is no growth potential, no imagination space This logic is quite simple and also very common. But that's not the whole story with MicroStrategy. 💰 The real core: financing ability
Every month, mindlessly buy deep put options on BTC, what happens after 8 years? The answer is very counterintuitive.
🧠 One-sentence conclusion This is not a 'stable profit' strategy, but a tail risk insurance model that is extremely right-skewed, has a low win rate, and relies on black swan events. 📊 Backtest settings (2018–2026) The strategy is very simple and brutal: 📅 Open positions once a month 📉 Buy deep out-of-the-money (OTM) Put ⏳ Hold until expiration (about 30 days) 💰 Invest 2% of account funds each time ⚙️ No market timing, no profit taking, no stop loss In one sentence: completely mechanical execution, betting on extreme market conditions 📈 Result: BTC made money, but the process was extremely painful 🟢 Total BTC return: +97.62% (annualized about 8.66%)
🔹 The Reserve Bank of Australia announces a 25 basis point rate hike The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today a 25 basis point rate hike, a decision that the market broadly anticipated, indicating that major central banks continue to push forward with tightening policies.
🔹 A well-known trading platform includes Perle (PRL) in its listing roadmap A trading platform announced it will add the Perle (PRL) token to its listing roadmap, with the official launch date to be announced later.
🔹 Morgan Stanley maintains June and September rate cut predictions Morgan Stanley stated that despite market expectations being delayed, the institution still maintains its judgment that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in June and September of this year, differing from other Wall Street institutions.
🔹 Yi Lihua: Currently fully invested, preparing a new fund Yi Lihua revealed that recent main efforts are focused on preparing a new fund and platform, currently maintaining a fully invested position and optimistic about a market rebound.
🔹 Matrixport: Ethereum's trend driven by market structure Matrixport analysis believes that the current trend of Ethereum is mainly driven by structural market factors, rather than purely macro sentiment.
🔹 The SEC proposes to limit the scope of broker rules to stock securities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed to amend broker rule 15c2-11 to explicitly limit its scope to stock securities, meaning that non-equity assets such as crypto assets will not fall under this rule's regulatory scope.
🔹 "The Fed's Mouthpiece": This week likely to remain silent, recent shocks are dual factors Nick Timiraos wrote that the Federal Reserve may be more inclined to remain silent this week, but economic forecasts force them to outline a policy path. Recent external shocks have a dual impact on inflation and growth, allowing both hawks and doves to maintain their positions.
📌 Summary in one sentence: The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates as expected, Morgan Stanley stubbornly maintains its rate cut expectations, the SEC proposes to exclude crypto assets from specific broker rules, and the "Fed's Mouthpiece" indicates uncertainty in the policy path, with the market evolving amidst macro divergences and structural driving forces.
🔹 Trump: Iran "is not ready yet" to reach an agreement U.S. President Trump stated that Iran is not yet ready to reach an agreement, and tensions in the Middle East will continue.
🔹 Trump calls for the Federal Reserve to hold an emergency meeting to cut interest rates Trump urged the Federal Reserve to hold an emergency meeting immediately to implement a rate cut, continuing to apply pressure on monetary policy.
🔹 Li Chenggang: China and the U.S. have reached preliminary consensus on some issues Chinese officials revealed that both China and the U.S. have reached preliminary consensus on certain issues, signaling a possible easing of bilateral economic and trade relations.
🔹 OpenSea delays the issuance of SEA tokens and refunds part of the transaction fees The NFT market OpenSea announced the delay of the SEA token issuance plan, while refunding part of the transaction fees to users, indicating an adjustment in the project's progress.
🔹 Tokenized securities infrastructure Ironlight Group completes $21 million financing Ironlight Group has completed Series A financing, promoting the construction and compliance development of tokenized securities infrastructure.
🔹 Private equity firms may invest $4 billion to acquire shares in OpenAI joint venture Reports suggest that a private equity firm may commit $4 billion to participate in the equity acquisition of the OpenAI joint venture.
🔹 U.S. cryptocurrency tax roundtable postponed again due to severe storms The cryptocurrency tax roundtable originally scheduled has been postponed again due to severe storms and tornado warnings, delaying the policy communication process.
🔹 SEC Commissioner: Regulators willing to cooperate with asset management firms exploring tokenized products Hester Peirce stated that regulators are willing to cooperate with asset management firms exploring tokenized products to provide a compliant pathway for innovation.
📌 One-sentence summary: Trump continues to pressure Iran and the Federal Reserve, OpenSea delays token issuance, Ironlight completes financing to promote tokenized securities, the tax roundtable is postponed due to weather, and the SEC signals cooperation with asset management firms.
BTC Options Structure Changes: After March 20, $75,000 May Become a New Focus for Short-term Speculation
Recently, this round of BTC rebound seems to be driven by spot funds at first glance, but if we shift our perspective to the options market, we will find that the real force influencing the short-term price path is quietly switching. What deserves attention right now is not just whether the price has risen, but rather after the phased expiration on March 20, the options structure of BTC will undergo significant changes. This change may turn $75,000 from an ordinary integer threshold into a new volatility center in the market. 👇 1. Why does the options structure affect the BTC price? 🤔 Many people first think of Delta hedging, but what truly amplifies market rhythm is often Gamma.
🔹 Solana network improvement proposal SIMD-0266 approved The proposal, put forward by Anza, introduces a more efficient p-token model, potentially increasing transaction efficiency by up to 19 times, significantly reducing token transfer costs, with deployment expected on the mainnet in April.
🔹 Cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFills files for bankruptcy protection The platform has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, with liabilities expected to reach up to $500 million and assets around $50 million to $100 million. Previously faced a freeze order due to asset misappropriation allegations.
🔹 Trump considers deploying ground troops to seize Iran's Khark Island According to U.S. media reports, to force Iran to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is considering forming an international coalition to occupy Khark Island, Iran's largest crude oil export base. U.S. troops have been increased in the Middle East.
🔹 ByteDance suspends Seedance 2.0 release due to copyright dispute ByteDance has suspended its global release plan for its AI project Seedance 2.0 due to copyright-related issues, with specific details yet to be disclosed.
🔹 Trump warns NATO: Failure to contribute will lead to a "bad" future In an interview, Trump pressured NATO allies to assist in ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open, stating that without positive responses, it would be "very unfavorable" for NATO's future.
🔹 Gnosis executive: The CLARITY Act may centralize crypto assets The co-founder of Gnosis warned that the act's requirements for activities to be conducted through centralized intermediaries could lead to a few large institutions controlling crypto infrastructure, undermining the model of user ownership.
🔹 a16z policy chief: The crypto industry should shift to corporate structures Miles Jennings stated that the foundation model is no longer suitable for industry development and suggested shifting to regular developer companies to better achieve incentive alignment and growth, eliminating centralization drawbacks.
📌 One-sentence summary: The Solana network is undergoing a major upgrade, BlockFills' bankruptcy filing highlights industry risks, the Middle East situation continues to pressure energy markets, discussions on crypto legislation and governance models are deepening, and the market continues to evolve amid technological, geopolitical, and institutional advancements.
🔹 Boyaa Interactive: 2025 Loss of HK$239 Million Boyaa Interactive released its 2025 annual results, showing a loss of HK$239 million, a shift from profit to loss, mainly due to market volatility and investment losses.
🔹 Iranian Foreign Minister: Never Requested Ceasefire or Negotiations The Iranian Foreign Minister clearly stated that Iran has never requested a ceasefire or negotiations from any party, and emphasized that it will continue to adhere to its established position.
🔹 Sources Say US Diplomatic Facility in Iraq Attacked by Rockets According to sources, a US diplomatic facility in Iraq was attacked by rockets. No organization has yet claimed responsibility, further escalating regional tensions.
🔹 Tom Lee: US Stocks May Bottom Out This Month, Rising Oil Prices Actually Relatively Beneficial to US Stocks Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee stated that US stocks may bottom out this month, and believes that rising oil prices are actually relatively beneficial to US stocks, as rising energy prices will drive capital expenditure and economic growth. 🔹 10x Research: Buy Signals Emerging in Altcoins, Bullish on AI Assets Like TAO
10x Research points out that the altcoin market is showing buy signals, particularly bullish on AI-related crypto assets like TAO, believing they possess structural growth potential.
🔹 DWF Labs Partner: Traditional Altcoin Season is Disappearing, Institutional Funds Shift to BTC, ETH, and RWA
A partner at DWF Labs stated that the traditional "altcoin season" is disappearing, with institutional funds accelerating their flow to more certain sectors such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and real-world assets.
🔹 Bitwise CIO: If Bitcoin Captures a Portion of the Gold and Treasury Market, its Price Will Rise to $1 Million
Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer reiterated that if Bitcoin can capture a portion of the value storage market share from gold and US Treasury bonds, its price could reach $1 million, with significant long-term value potential remaining.
📌 In short: Boyaa Interactive turns a loss, Iran denies negotiations and is attacked again, Tom Lee believes US stocks are about to bottom out, institutional funds are accelerating their exit from traditional altcoins, and Bitwise reiterates its million-dollar Bitcoin target.
ETF net inflows for two weeks, on-chain gold surges to $6.1 billion: This week, crypto assets clearly outperformed U.S. stocks
In the past week, the market gave a clear signal: capital is re-pricing 'hard assets' and crypto assets.
On one side, U.S. stocks continue to be under pressure, while on the other side, the overall resilience of the crypto market is rising, with ETFs seeing net inflows for two consecutive weeks, on-chain gold scale accelerating expansion, and on-chain macro derivatives trading reaching new highs. Several clues combined indicate that market sentiment is slowly shifting from 'defensive' to 'offensive' ⚡ Market Review: Crypto assets are overall stronger than the traditional stock market 📈 This week, the overall performance of the crypto market is significantly better than that of U.S. stocks.
The global market stands at a fragile balance point: oil prices in turmoil, stock markets in a tug-of-war, inflation data becomes the next hurdle
In recent days, the sentiment in the global financial markets can be said to have been pushed to the limit. On one hand, the geopolitical situation is repeatedly disturbed, driving sharp fluctuations in crude oil and other bulk commodities; on the other hand, macro data is about to be released, causing a rapid cooling of risk appetite, with the stock market being tugged back and forth at a critical position. Overall, the market is not simply in a state of 'up' or 'down', but has entered a state of high volatility, strong differentiation, and low certainty.📉🌍 Crude oil performed an 'extreme roller coaster', short-term sentiment has been completely amplified In the past few trading days, the crude oil market has shown extremely exaggerated trends. Prices first surged rapidly due to rising geopolitical risks, and then fell sharply as expectations about the situation changed, completing a switch from excitement to panic in a short time.⚠️🛢️
Will the wave of AI layoffs affect Bitcoin? The answer is not that simple ₿
Recently, discussions around whether 'AI is taking jobs in the tech industry' have become increasingly heated, with keywords like layoffs, job transfers, and efficiency improvements frequently appearing. Many people have begun to further question this issue: If AI is reshaping the tech industry, will this change further impact Bitcoin? The answer is: There will be an impact, but it's not a simple and direct one-step influence. The impact of AI on the job market, when it truly transmits to Bitcoin, is separated by a whole set of macro logic, rather than a linear relationship like 'AI layoffs = Bitcoin fluctuations.'
Financing Weekly Report | 15 projects raised 197 million USD, with stablecoin payments and Bitcoin infrastructure being the most sought after
The cryptocurrency financing market remains hot this week. Public information shows that a total of 15 blockchain projects have completed financing, raising approximately 197 million USD. In terms of capital flow, the focus remains on popular directions such as stablecoin payments, Bitcoin infrastructure, privacy tracks, on-chain yield, and AI identity verification.👀 Among them, the largest financing this week came from a platform focusing on stablecoin consumption and global payment scenarios, with a single fundraising amounting to 80 million USD, once again illustrating that constructing a "payment + consumption + asset management" closed-loop around stablecoins is becoming one of the narratives most favored by capital in the market.
Project Weekly|Listed companies have increased their holdings by 62,000 BTC this year, and substantial ETH adjustments continue to heat up.
The most obvious signal in the market this week is still that institutions continue to buy, on-chain activities continue, and the main focus continues to revolve around BTC and ETH. On one side, listed companies continue to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, while on the other side, large Ethereum withdrawals, increases, and staking actions have appeared in succession, indicating that mainstream capital has not exited the market, but is instead continuing to increase its positions. 1. Bitcoin: The buying by listed companies is still accelerating 🟠 Since the first quarter of 2026, listed companies have cumulatively purchased 62,000 Bitcoins. This number has already exceeded the entire increase in the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating that the trend of 'companies hoarding coins' has not cooled down, but is instead continuing to strengthen.
The Bitcoin mining cycle is undergoing structural changes: mining companies can no longer rely solely on 'waiting for the bull market'
The Bitcoin mining industry is experiencing a cycle that is completely different from the past. For more than a decade, miners have followed a simple logic: survive the bear market and wait for the next round of price surges. However, this logic is now being broken. Mining companies are not only facing continuous profit compression but are also forced to seek new business models and financial management approaches. An increasing number of mining farms are beginning to shift towards AI computing power, high-performance computing (HPC), and more proactive asset-liability management. This is not a short-term adjustment, but rather resembles a structural transformation of the industry.
$50 million USDT only exchanged for $36,000 AAVE: A DeFi disaster with 99.9% slippage
Late at night on March 12, 2026, the crypto world was suddenly shaken by a transaction. An anonymous whale attempted to exchange approximately $50 million worth of stablecoin assets for AAVE, but ultimately received only about 331 AAVE, worth approximately $36,000. In other words, the actual loss from this transaction was close to $50 million, with slippage reaching as high as 99.9%. More critically, this was not a hacker attack, nor a protocol vulnerability, but an on-chain disaster triggered by extreme slippage + insufficient liquidity + MEV mechanisms. ⚠️ 🧭 How did this happen? On-chain data shows that this address had previously withdrawn approximately 50.4 million USDT from a centralized platform, then deposited it into a lending protocol and converted it into wrapped assets.