From 2026-04-02 01:00 to 01:15 (UTC), the BTC return rate recorded -0.67%. The K-line data range was 67,639.7 to 68,595.1 USDT, with a range of 1.39%. During this period, market attention increased, volatility noticeably intensified, and investors’ trading behavior became more short-term. The main drivers of this unusual move were the concentrated withdrawal of leverage capital in the derivatives market and bearish sentiment taking the lead. Futures open interest fell by about $200 million in just 15 minutes, reflecting a faster release of leverage-related risk. At the same time, the funding rate turned negative, indicating that the bears had gained dominance.

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2026-03-31 09:45 to 2026-03-31 10:00 (UTC), the ETH price fluctuated between 2012.5 and 2030.74 USDT. The 15-minute K-line return rate was -0.61%, and the amplitude reached 0.90%. Among major coins, performance was relatively weak; short-term market attention increased, volatility slightly worsened, and selling pressure was clearly released. The main driving force behind this unusual move is that large funds continued to flow out throughout the day; from 09:45 to 10:00, the outflow intensity further increased. According to on-chain and trading data, on March 3rd, the outflow of main funds persisted, indicating sustained selling pressure and a lack of buying support, which contributed to the continued downward trend in ETH prices.

The Trump administration’s proposed new rules would loosen restrictions on alternative asset eligibility in 401(k) plans, provide legal protection, reduce litigation risk, and encourage assets such as private credit and private equity to be included. Trustees would need to evaluate performance, fees, and other factors to fulfill their responsibilities.

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has reviewed the Department of Labor's proposal to include alternative assets, including digital assets, in 401(k) plans. This move implements the executive order from former President Trump and signals a shift in the federal government's attitude toward digital assets. The Department of Labor will initiate a public comment period and plans to introduce new regulations in the future.

The proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor has been approved by the White House, potentially allowing cryptocurrencies and private equity to be included in 401(k) plans, aiming to change investment options in the $10 trillion market. The proposal originates from an executive order by Trump, emphasizing the facilitation of alternative investments.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of March 26, 2026, including the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price forecasts. Major Web3 events today include: 1. CoinShares report: 20% of global Bitcoin miners are on the verge of losses; 2. Bo Shen, founder of Distributed Capital: In 2022, a personal wallet was hacked, resulting in a loss of $42 million. He is now seeking clues and offering a bounty of 10%-20%; 3. Franklin Templeton, in partnership with Ondo, launches five tokenized ETFs, ushering in a 24-hour on-chain trading era.

The White House has completed regulatory review of the proposed rule by the Department of Labor, aimed at allowing 401(k) plans to invest in cryptocurrencies and paving the way for their entry into the retirement market. If approved, this rule will provide new investment options for digital assets, private equity, and more, marking an increase in the prominence of digital assets within traditional finance and having a significant impact on the retirement market.

Between 2026-03-25 16:15 to 16:30 (UTC), BTC recorded a +0.90% return within the 15-minute K-line, with a price range of 70829.6 to 71746.1 USDT, reaching an amplitude of 1.29%. The short-term volatility during this period attracted market attention, with active trading driving a slight expansion in transaction fluctuations. Overall market sentiment is neutral to slightly bullish, with attention increasing marginally, but no signs of significant emotional spread were observed. The primary driver of this volatility was large account concentrated operations against the backdrop of exchange liquidity at low levels, producing a significant impact. Whale holders positioned during this window