CoinGecko reports that centralized crypto exchange trading volumes dropped 39% in Q1 2026, marking March as the weakest month with only $800 billion in trading volume, the lowest since November 2023. This decline reflects the ongoing crypto winter, as market participants remain cautious amid regulatory uncertainties and market volatility.
X's new Smart Cashtags hit $1 billion in trading volume within 48 hours of launch, signaling a shift in social media and financial markets. The feature allows users to access real-time crypto prices and sentiment directly within the platform, potentially transforming social-media-driven trading.
XRP shows signs of a potential trend reversal with a bullish pattern and rising lows since February. The price recently broke above resistance at $1.45-$1.50, indicating possible upside movement as technical signals suggest increased buying interest.
Rakuten's integration of XRP payments for 44 million users and 5 million merchants has boosted XRP's price prediction to $1.39. The move highlights XRP's growing adoption in Japan, with over $23 billion in loyalty points used for XRP transactions. This development has increased market attention on XRP's potential.
The BNB Foundation announced its 35th quarterly token burn, destroying 1.569 million BNB worth $1.02 billion, reducing the total supply to 136 million. This event coincided with Bitcoin's rise past $74,800, sparking discussions about top cryptocurrencies to buy, including BNB and Cardano, as investors look for opportunities amid market fluctuations.
Ordinals NFT collection surged 100% with volume increasing 532%, as traders test key resistance levels. The spike indicates strong retail interest in the Ordinals ecosystem, with ORDI's rally raising questions about its sustainability. The rally follows recent NFT market momentum, with volume and price surging significantly.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock rose 5% after Jim Cramer recommended it, citing its unique properties. The move followed Amazon’s Globalstar deal, boosting the LEO satellite sector. ASTS traded 17.9 million units, 19% above average volume, reflecting investor enthusiasm.
