In March 2026, gold experienced its largest decline in nearly a century, dropping from $5,193 to $4,098, reflecting a reassessment of its safe-haven properties by investors. Meanwhile, Bitcoin performed relatively stably, becoming a new store of value for some investors. The correlation between gold and Bitcoin has fallen to -0.31, indicating diverging trends. Market opinions on gold's outlook are divided, and future movements will be influenced by geopolitical and monetary policy developments.

Recent geopolitical tensions have prompted investors to sell gold and shift toward Bitcoin, which offers price stability and attracts substantial capital inflows. Data shows gold ETFs experienced outflows of $3.8 billion, while Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $2 billion. Analysts point out that despite short-term changes in capital flows reshaping market dynamics, both Bitcoin and gold retain their characteristics as store-of-value instruments, and their performance requires long-term evaluation.

Gate News, on March 24, Solana Mobile announced that Solana's second-generation phone Seeker has launched the Sanctum application, a Solana ecosystem LST protocol. Users can now download it from the Solana app store.

On March 23rd, CZ referred to Bitcoin as a hard asset, sparking discussions in the crypto market. As economic uncertainty increases, Bitcoin is gaining more recognition as a store of value, especially among young investors and institutions. Its scarcity and independence make Bitcoin a potential tool for hedging against inflation, and its market position is expected to solidify in the future.

Recently, hackers launched an Android malware attack in Brazil through a phishing website impersonating the Google Play Store, luring users to download a fake application called "INSS Reembolso". The malware is highly stealthy, performs cryptocurrency mining, and supports multiple remote control functions. Some variants also contain banking trojans capable of replacing transfer addresses.

Gate News, on March 17th, payment infrastructure Pieverse launched an AI Agent Skill Shop. The shop allows users to select desired Skills, and developers can monetize their works through it. The first batch of Skills launched covers multiple platforms including PancakeSwap, Aster, and Four.Meme. Additionally, Pieverse's full-stack infrastructure layer Purr-Fect

A Bernstein report shows that Bitcoin retail holders have recently engaged in panic selling, but long-term holders remain steadfast, with over 60% of Bitcoin unmoved for more than a year, demonstrating confidence in Bitcoin and its characteristics as a store of value.

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, points out that Bitcoin could reach $1 million if it captures a larger share of the global store of value market. This target reflects Bitcoin's maturation and the impact of long-term institutional adoption, but achieving it could take a decade or longer.

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Apple announced that starting March 15, the commission rates for iOS and iPadOS on the China mainland App Store will be adjusted, with the standard commission rate reduced to 25%, and the commission rate for small businesses and mini programs reduced from 15% to 12%.