Global Markets

Gate News reports that on March 28, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, between October 2025 and the end of February 2026, Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $9 billion in outflows, of which approximately $3 billion has been recovered. Although the overall net outflow since the "1011 crash" still exceeds $6 billion, looking at the performance this year, the inflows and outflows of Bitcoin ETFs have nearly balanced out, indicating a certain recovery in market sentiment.

The US-Israeli coalition conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and steel mills, prompting Iran to retaliate against multiple countries, causing damage in places like Kuwait, Doha, and Tel Aviv. Financial markets were shaken, with Brent crude oil prices surpassing $106. Trump announced that the US has multiple strike targets and is considering increasing troop levels in the Middle East to respond to the situation.

As of March 27, the SOL spot ETF had a net outflow of $7.8369 million for the day, mainly caused by the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, with a total net asset value of $810 million and historical net inflows reaching $986 million.

Google plans to provide over $5 billion in funding for the data center project for Nexus Data Centers in Texas, which will be leased to Anthropic. It is expected to deliver approximately 500 megawatts of computing power by the end of 2026 and will rely on natural gas to reduce dependence on the public grid.

South Korea’s banking industry is actively strengthening cooperation with cryptocurrency exchanges to deal with constrained loan growth and to seek new profit opportunities. Several banks have established partnerships with exchanges, despite historical incidents involving mistaken Bitcoin airdrops. Regulators plan to expand their regulatory authority, which could intensify competition among banks.

Morgan Stanley plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with a fee of 0.14%. If approved, it will become the lowest fee Bitcoin ETF in the market. Currently, most Bitcoin ETFs in the market have fees ranging from 15 to 25 basis points.

Morgan Stanley plans to offer a spot bitcoin ETF at 14 basis points, undercutting competitors and potentially igniting fee competition in the market. This strategic pricing aims to attract investments by leveraging its vast wealth management network.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has surged by 9% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Bitcoin's price has declined below $66,000 amid geopolitical tensions and poor U.S. market performance, leading to significant losses in the crypto market. Investor sentiment is dampened as recession fears grow.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has surged by 7.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

In brief ICE has invested another $600 million into Polymarket, fulfilling its commitment made in October. Rival Kalshi recently raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, outpacing Polymarket's current valuation. Prediction markets face mounting regulatory pressure, with lawmakers

Africa is emerging as a leading market for digital assets, driven by necessity rather than speculation. With significant growth in on-chain value and increasing crypto adoption, the continent is addressing financial challenges through innovative solutions.

Ark Invest, owned by Cathie Wood, conducted a large-scale selloff of tech stocks and crypto assets on March 27, including selling about $41 million worth of Meta and $26 million worth of Nvidia stock, while also reducing its holdings in its own Bitcoin ETF and shares in multiple crypto companies.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

The Nasdaq 100 index entered a technical correction on March 27, down 11% from its peak, mainly due to declines in tech giant stock prices and investors' diminished confidence in the market outlook.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Anthropic is testing a new AI model, reportedly more capable than its previous releases, termed "Claude Mythos." The leak of internal documents highlighted potential cybersecurity risks and hints at the development of a new model tier called "Capybara."

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has caused WTI crude oil prices to temporarily break through $97 per barrel and approach $98. At the same time, the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has risen to 4.986%, setting a new high. This reflects the market's concerns about inflation and high interest rates, which may impact future capital flows and the performance of high-risk assets.