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

Gate News update: On April 1, Bitcoin broke through 69,000 USDT, currently trading at 69,078.25 USDT. The intraday gain is 1.18%.

As geopolitical tensions escalate, investors are watching how Bitcoin may perform in a potential Iran war. Historical data shows that market reactions are often limited at the beginning of wars, but Bitcoin typically behaves like a high-risk asset and is susceptible to macroeconomic factors. In the short term, it may fall or stabilize, so investors need to monitor relevant economic indicators and the course of the conflict.

March Brent crude oil futures rose more than 60%, posting the largest monthly gain since 1988, as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused a supply disruption. Analysts warned that oil prices could reach $200, and the market responded with renewed activity. Investors need to watch geopolitical developments and energy supply conditions.

Gate News bot message, Gate market data shows that ETH has broken through 2150 USDT. Current price: 2150.36 USDT.

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC breaks through 69000 USDT, current price is 69000 USDT.

Anthropic accidentally leaked 512,000 lines of source code for Claude Code on March 31, triggering security risks and concerns about market valuation. After the leak, the code quickly spread to GitHub and prompted DMCA takedowns. The leaked content revealed internal functionality and unpublished details, exposing the security risks businesses face. The incident highlights that AI companies need to strengthen code security and permission management, and it could also affect Anthropic’s pre-IPO prospects.

Recently, discussion around the XRP market has heated up, mainly due to the actions of institutional investors and expectations of regulation under the CLARITY Act. If the bill passes, it would strengthen market confidence and attract institutional capital, but price volatility would still be influenced by supply and demand and the broader economic environment. The community’s views on XRP’s prospects vary, so investors need to pay attention to long-term trends and fundamental analysis.

Bitcoin asset management company Strive, based in Dallas, has seen its Bitcoin-preferred shares SATA reach a record high single-day trading value of $43 million since listing in 2025, drawing the attention of institutional investors. SATA’s trading volume has risen significantly in the short term, closely tied to its stable price range and dividend design, highlighting the unique value of Bitcoin preferred shares as a financing tool.

Trump said the United States could end its war with Iran within two to three weeks, with the goal of stopping its nuclear weapons development. It has not yet been determined whether the strait will be reopened. Brent crude oil prices hit a record high, tightening energy supplies and further increasing market attention. Trump handed responsibility for restarting the strait to other countries and plans to explain the Iran issue in a nationwide address. The market is taking a cautious view of how events will unfold.

Goldman Sachs analysts noted that although market volatility in interest rates has been severe since the war in Israel and Iran, the likelihood of rate hikes this year is low. Current supply shocks are limited, and the risk of inflation spillover is smaller. Monetary policy has also reduced the probability of further rate hikes.

Gate News message, a whale experienced a full liquidation of its $BRENTOIL long position within one minute following a sudden price drop. The whale had been adding to its long position over the past hour before the liquidation event occurred, resulting in a loss of $918,241. The trader's total losse

Goldman Sachs analysts pointed out that since the Iran war, the U.S. federal funds rate has been highly volatile, but the likelihood of rate hikes in 2026 remains low. Currently, supply shocks are relatively small, the risk of inflation spillover is low, and the Federal Reserve will not tighten policy solely due to an oil shock.

Gate News message: On April 1, market data showed that Brent crude oil (one of the international crude benchmarks) fell below $101 per barrel, with a intraday drop of 1.17%; WTI crude oil (the U.S. crude benchmark) is currently down 0.9%.

Gate News message: On April 1, according to some CEX price feeds, JU broke through 2.1 USDT and is now trading at 2.11 USDT. Its 24-hour gain is 2.4%.

Pi Network launches new RPC servers, providing standardized tools for developers, supporting smart contract testing and simulation, and improving development security and efficiency. This marks its transition toward practical functionality, which may attract more developers and help advance the ecosystem, even though it still faces some challenges.

World releases MiniKit 2.0 on World Chain, providing a standardized development framework to simplify deployment for cross-platform applications, while remaining compatible with Ethereum EIP-1193. New features support localized payments to shorten transaction confirmation time, improve development efficiency, and allow developers to pay fees on behalf of users. This upgrade enhances user engagement and will be showcased at the EthCC conference.

Since 2026, the XRP price has been volatile, falling nearly 25% from the beginning of the year, and has remained cautious amid market uncertainty. Despite short-term fluctuations, Ripple is strengthening institutional use cases by testing stablecoins and expanding its business, driving long-term demand. Analysis indicates that XRP has potential upside in the future, and investors need to watch the dynamics between short-term volatility and long-term demand.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Bitcoin price stayed below $70,000, and market sentiment remained cautious. Despite an increase in whale selling, corporate buyers continued to accumulate against the tide, creating long-term support. Public companies net-bought about 62,000 additional Bitcoins, indicating a structural shift in the market. In the second quarter, the key factor will be the persistence of corporate buying; strategic institutional buyers may dominate the market and influence the price trend.

Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet successfully raised $255 million and plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings to 100,000 BTC. By financing through issuing preferred shares and warrants, Metaplanet aims to reduce financial risk and demonstrate confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. As the corporate Bitcoin-holding trend accelerates, it is expected to boost market activity and drive up the Bitcoin price in the future.