What’s Happening in Crypto in March 2025?

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What’s Happening in Crypto in March 2025?

 
Bitcoin is climbing, Ethereum is slipping, and Solana has just entered the ETF market. As the Fed plays it safe and political interest intensifies, the lines between regulation, adoption, and market momentum are blurring rapidly. 

-  Market Cap: $2.76T (+0.6% in 24hrs) – still up from last week, but barely.
-  Fear & Greed Index: 27 – up from 18 last week, but slipping from 31 yesterday.
-  Bitcoin Dominance: 60.5% | Ethereum: 8.7% | Others: 30.8%

Bitcoin is sitting at around $84,200, up nearly $1,600 since Tuesday—while fear cools and greed slowly creeps back in. What’s behind the scenes? Let’s break it down.

FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, maintaining a holding pattern in the markets. Inflation expectations were revised upward, while economic growth forecasts were revised downward. For crypto, uncertainty stays in the driver’s seat—but so does opportunity.

Solana Futures ETFs Make Their Debut
Solana has just hit a significant milestone—the first-ever Solana futures ETFs are now [u]trading in the U.S.[/u], marking another step toward mainstream acceptance. Two products were launched: one offering standard futures exposure and another with 2x leverage, aiming to explore the Solana narrative early. You’ll find $SOLX in the Upcoming Tokens section of Best Wallet.

Global Crypto Developments
- Facing rising inflation and economic struggles, Nigeria's populace increasingly turns to cryptocurrencies as alternative financial solutions. The government is preparing a new law to legalize crypto assets, thereby ending years of ambiguity and legal uncertainty.
- U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit, pledging that the United States will "dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies." He highlighted initiatives like creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve and called for clear regulations to foster innovation.

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IMF Officially Recognizes Crypto
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its Balance of Payments Manual to include crypto assets, such as Bitcoin, for the first time. This milestone recognizes crypto’s growing role in the global economy, classifying many as a “medium of exchange” and designed to be a “store of value.”

U.S. Senator Proposes Selling Gold to Buy Bitcoin
Senator Cynthia Lummis has called for the U.S. to sell its gold reserves in order to purchase 200,000 Bitcoin per year for five years, totaling 1 million BTC. If enacted, this would cement the U.S. as the most prominent sovereign holder of Bitcoin. While institutions debate strategy, tokens like $BTCBULL are doubling down on the bullish sentiment surrounding BTC and its potential future growth.


Binance Confirms Insider Front-Running Case
Binance has confirmed that a staff member exploited insider information from a former role to front-run a token launch. The employee has been suspended, and Binance is issuing a $100,000 whistleblower reward. The platform says it’s tightening internal controls to prevent future breaches.

Global Crypto Developments
PwC Italy is collaborating with EU regulators to develop a blockchain-powered digital identity system. Could this set the standard for how we verify ourselves online?
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial has launched its USD 1 stablecoin on BNB Chain. With Wintermute already running test transfers, the question now is: Is Trump quietly building a full-scale crypto empire?

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Ethereum’s Big Test, Bitcoin’s Big Moment

The crypto market is pulsing with mixed signals — pullbacks, power plays, and a shifting balance.
- Market Cap: $2.7T (-4% in 24hrs) — flat from last week.
- Fear & Greed Index: 33 – up from 27 last week — fear is still here, but it’s fading.
Bitcoin's dominance is rising to 61%, while Ethereum's share falls to 8%. Altcoins sit at 31%.

Bitcoin’s weekly trend is still upward, even after a sharp daily dip. Momentum hasn’t broken — just paused.
 
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Hits Final Testnet
Ethereum developers have just launched “Hoodi,” the final testnet before Pectra goes live. With previous bugs ironed out, the upgrade is on track for a mainnet debut as early as April 30. Petra promises smoother development tools and an improved user experience — but will ETH’s price follow the tech?

 
BTC Replaces Tesla in Standard Chartered’s ‘Magnificent 7’
Bitcoin has officially joined the bank’s elite growth index, replacing Tesla. It’s a telling signal: traditional finance may be rotating toward BTC as both a hedge and high-growth play. Hype is building again, not just in Bitcoin but also in narratives tied to BTC dominance – such as what we're seeing in early-stage tokens like BTC Bull.

 
BitBoy Arrested Over Emails to Judge
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy, was jailed after violating a restraining order by emailing a federal judge. It’s another reminder that not all press is good press and raises questions about the role of personalities in crypto's public image.
 
Global Crypto Developments
- From Kentucky to Oklahoma, states are backing BTC mining, self-custody, and reserves, paving the way for local-level crypto adoption.
 France's Blockchain Group acquired 580 BTC, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets across Europe.
Celo has officially migrated to Ethereum Layer 2, utilizing Optimism technology, which offers lower fees and enhanced cross-chain capabilities.