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🌤️ ViewFT Daily Digest — Friday, March 13, 2026 · Midday Update
Midday market check — what's moved since this morning.
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📌 Bitcoin Resilience Above $71K Despite Macro Headwinds
Bitcoin is holding strong above $71,000 and even touching $72,000 despite typically negative factors like a strengthening dollar, rising oil prices, and higher bond yields. Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments helped calm market fears, but Bitcoin's performance is defying traditional correlations and outpacing stocks.
🏷️ BTC
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📌 BlackRock Staked Ethereum ETF Launch Success
BlackRock's new staked Ethereum ETF recorded impressive first-day trading volume of over $15.5 million, marking another milestone in institutional crypto adoption. This represents the latest evolution in ETF products, now offering staking rewards to traditional investors.
🏷️ ETH
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📌 Geopolitical Tensions and Crypto Safe Haven Narrative
Middle East tensions and potential US-Iran conflict resolution are creating mixed signals in traditional markets, but crypto appears to be benefiting as a potential safe haven asset. The market is positioning for potential geopolitical outcomes while crypto maintains strength.
🏷️ BTC · ETH
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📌 Regulatory Progress in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong is reportedly preparing to grant the first stablecoin licenses to major banks HSBC and Standard Chartered, while Alibaba-backed MetaComp raised $35M in Singapore. This shows continued regulatory advancement in key Asian financial hubs.
🏷️ USDC · USDT
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📊 Market Mood
Market sentiment is cautiously optimistic with crypto showing resilience against macro headwinds and continued institutional adoption progress.
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