The three major U.S. stock indices edged higher before the market open, with Microsoft (MSFT) rising 1.23%.

70% of assets heavily invested in Bitcoin! Mexican billionaire urges "buy quickly during the dip," and the wealthy dad is also increasing his holdings

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego is heavily investing in Bitcoin, believing it can hedge against inflation and symbolize personal freedom. Robert Kiyosaki warns that a stock market crash is imminent and continues to increase his holdings in Bitcoin and precious metals, remaining confident. They both believe that Bitcoin has long-term value potential, and the current price dip is a good buying opportunity.

PayPal and TCS Introduce Blockchain Network to Speed Up Freight Payments

PayPal and TCS Blockchain have introduced a blockchain settlement network to expedite payments in the trucking industry. By using PayPal USD stablecoin, freight invoices can be settled almost instantly, improving liquidity for carriers and reducing costs by up to 90%. The system aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in logistics finance.

Geopolitical Turmoil! Dalio Declares "Gold is the Only True God," but Its Safe-Haven Performance Trails Bitcoin

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio questions Bitcoin and reaffirms gold as the preferred safe haven. Nevertheless, gold prices fell accordingly, while Bitcoin only experienced a slight correction, indicating that the correlation between the two is weakening. Dalio doubts Bitcoin's transparency and future risks, but he still maintains a small allocation of Bitcoin for diversification.

ETH 15-minute sharp decline of 1.53%: Large investors' short-term profit-taking and ETF capital outflows resonate, triggering a significant drop

From 13:45 to 14:00 on March 6, 2026 (UTC), ETH experienced a significant fluctuation, with a short-term decline of 1.53%. The price fluctuated sharply between 2019.21 and 2051.26 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.56%. High-frequency sell orders surged, market attention spiked, trading volume increased, and the divergence between bulls and bears intensified. Market sentiment became more cautious. The main driving force behind this fluctuation was large investors and whale accounts reducing their positions after a short-term rebound, leading to a rapid release of large sell orders and triggering short-term selling pressure in the market. On the ETF front, holdings

BTC short-term decline of 1.23%: whale fund outflows and leveraged long liquidations trigger concentrated selling

On 2026-03-06 from 13:45 to 14:00 (UTC), the price of Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a -1.23% return over 15 minutes, with a price range of 69,219.0 to 70,086.3 USDT, and an amplitude of 1.24%. Trading activity significantly increased in a short period, with the market focusing on intense volatility and a resurgence of risk sentiment. The main drivers of this anomaly are continuous outflows of on-chain whale funds and large-scale leveraged long liquidations in the derivatives market. According to on-chain data, whale withdrawals reached as high as 16,972 BTC in a single day, Whales O

Traditional Finance Alert: VIX has increased by over 7.5%

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX has risen by 7.5% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, indicating increased market activity.