On-Chain Data

Gate News reports that on March 25, according to Arkham monitoring, approximately 1 hour ago, BlackRock transferred a total of 11,780 ETH worth approximately $257.5 million to a certain CEX custody address through its Ethereum exchange-traded fund ETHA; and transferred a total of approximately 634 BTC worth approximately $453.5 million to a certain CEX custody address through its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT.

Blockchain Layer-1 (L1) sees rising user activity with 18 million daily active addresses, led by BNB Chain. This trend reflects increased adoption in DeFi, gaming, and on-chain apps, signaling market recovery and innovation in cryptocurrency.

Bhutan has significantly reduced its Bitcoin holdings, moving over $36 million worth in March alone. The country’s wallet now holds about 4,453 BTC, down from over 13,000 BTC in October 2024, as part of its economic strategy.

Mainstream Perp DEX platforms saw a slight decline in trading volume, while open interest rose. Hyperliquid and Aster led with trading volumes of $7.81 billion and $2.58 billion respectively. Latest trading volume and open interest figures have been updated across all platforms.

Gate News, on March 25, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET monitoring, GameStop pledged 4709 of its 4710 held bitcoins as collateral to a certain CEX for a covered call option strategy.

This week, the NFT market showed active trading with buyer numbers growing 100.75% to reach 236,771 people, and seller numbers increasing 141.83% to 295,021 people, but total transaction volume declined 31.63% to 903,279 transactions. Ethereum and Polygon performed outstandingly, particularly with Polygon's Courtyard series experiencing significant sales growth. Analysis indicates that despite the increase in buyers, the average purchase quantity per person has declined, resulting in limited overall sales growth.

A portion of Bitcoin held by Clifton Collins has attracted attention again, with 500 bitcoins successfully transferred to a new address, sparking speculation about how the private keys were obtained. This transfer involves multiple wallets, demonstrates enhanced tracking capabilities by law enforcement, and serves as a warning to Bitcoin holders to strengthen their private key management.

_Bhutan transfers 519 BTC worth $36.75M to wallets, including one linked to QCP Capital, while retaining 4,453 BTC in reserves._ Bhutan moves 519 BTC worth 37 million to wallets linked with trading firm, drawing attention to its digital asset activity. Blockchain data shows the transfer was

Bhutan's Royal Government recently transferred 519.7 BTC, valued at approximately $37.75 million, reducing its holdings to approximately 4,453 BTC. The accelerated Bitcoin transfers demonstrate continuous adjustments to sovereign holdings, which may impact market price volatility. Investors should monitor this development.

XRP is currently trading near $1.42, down 8% recently. Technical charts show the formation of a head and shoulders pattern. If the neckline breaks, it could decline to $1.15. ETF outflows and on-chain data indicate weakening market confidence, suggesting further selling pressure. Key support is at $1.37; a break below could trigger panic selling. To reverse the bearish trend, a close above $1.46 is needed. Investors should monitor support levels and capital flows.

Irish police successfully cracked the Bitcoin wallet of a convicted drug dealer, seizing 500 BTC valued at over $35.6 million. The assets belonged to drug trafficker Clifton Collins and had been inaccessible for years due to lost private keys. With assistance from Europol, police regained control of the wallet, with hopes of recovering more Bitcoin in the future.

The Bhutanese government has transferred nearly $37 million in Bitcoin, moving 519.7 BTC to two wallets, including one associated with QCP Capital. After the transfer, Bhutan retains 4,453 BTC valued at approximately $315.89 million, managed by Druk Holding.

Bitmine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings to 4.66 million ETH, representing 3.86% of the total supply, after purchasing over 65,000 ETH weekly. The company stakes 67% of these holdings, generating substantial revenue while expanding its crypto treasury to $11 billion.

This year, Bitcoin has experienced increased price volatility due to geopolitical tensions and economic pressures, with weakening demand evident. On-chain data indicates dispersed wallet activity and reduced whale transactions, reflecting investor caution. Fundamentals continue to deteriorate, limiting short-term recovery prospects, necessitating attention to external factors and policy developments.

A report from South Korean financial regulators shows that cryptocurrency outflows will reach $60 billion in the second half of 2025, growing 14%. Despite increases in users and deposits, overall profitability declined, with 18 platforms' operating profits decreasing 38% compared to the first half of the year.

The Korea Financial Services Commission report shows that in the second half of 2025, cryptocurrency asset flows to overseas platforms and self-custody wallets are projected to reach $60 billion, with a 14% increase. Despite growth in local exchange users and deposits, operating profits have declined significantly, primarily due to price volatility affecting market trading volume and profitability.

Bitcoin price fluctuates at $70,700, with a monthly gain of approximately 10%. Both retail investors and whales are simultaneously accumulating Bitcoin, with capital inflows surging, yet this may bring selling pressure. The derivatives market shows bullish sentiment, but spot selling pressure could trigger forced liquidations. The key technical support level is at $70,700, and market dynamics require close monitoring.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Paul Chan, stated that the number of digital yuan wallets is growing steadily, with a cumulative total of approximately 80,000. The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are exploring wallet upgrades to enhance usage limits and user experience. Additionally, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies have multiple payment application potential under compliance frameworks.

The Ethereum Foundation released a quantum-safe roadmap, planning to introduce quantum-resistant mechanisms through a hard fork before 2029 to address the threat quantum computing poses to blockchain encryption. This upgrade includes optimizing public key support and enhancing layer 2 network security to ensure long-term security. The risk of quantum computing breaking existing encryption algorithms has already drawn attention from the Bitcoin ecosystem and institutions.

Bitcoin mining industry is facing severe challenges as coin prices decline and energy costs rise, with mining costs soaring to $88,000, causing miners to lose nearly $20,000 per bitcoin mined. International oil prices and geopolitical risks intensify financial pressure on miners. Hash rate decline and extended block time indicate miners are exiting the market, driving a sell-off wave that further impacts price structure. To survive, mining companies are turning to AI and high-performance computing to seek new revenue streams.