Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX has dropped 4.5% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, and market activity has increased.

2026-03-11 17:30 to 2026-03-11 17:45 (UTC), BTC's 15-minute return decreased by -0.60%, with prices fluctuating between 70515.2 and 71317.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.13%. Trading volume significantly increased compared to the previous period, with selling pressure dominating, short-term market volatility intensifying, and market attention heating up. The main driver of this anomaly was BTC losing the key support zone at $68,000-$68,200, triggering algorithmic trading sell-offs and stop-loss orders to be released in concentration, leading to a short-term decline. Meanwhile,

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDZAR has risen by 1.5% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, indicating increased market activity.

Senate Banking Committee Republican Leader Tim Scott stated that the chief prosecutor investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Powell has been replaced. The investigation involves the renovation project of the Federal Reserve headquarters building and Powell's testimony, against the backdrop of interest rate policy conflicts between the Federal Reserve and President Trump. Meanwhile, Wash's Federal Reserve Chair nomination has been stalled due to the ongoing investigation.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD has dropped 4% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than the recent average level, and market activity has increased.

On March 11,, French police arrested 12 suspects involved in planning last year's cryptocurrency kidnapping case, rescuing a Swiss man who had been held for four days. The kidnappers demanded ransom paid in cryptocurrency, and the victim was subjected to severe abuse. Authorities have identified approximately 20 related individuals and have filed multiple charges against several suspects.

Gate News Report, March 11 — According to data from the crypto analytics firm Glassnode, the 90-day profit and loss ratio (90D-SMA) of Bitcoin has remained below 1 since February 21, maintaining an overall state of excess loss. Historical data shows that after this indicator drops below 1, it typically takes more than 6 months to recover, during which market liquidity remains in a waiting phase for a return.

Elon Musk revealed that xAI, in collaboration with Tesla, is developing the Macrohard or Digital Optimus project, which combines Grok and AI technologies to process computer operations in real time. This system simulates the entire company's operations and is jokingly called "Giant Hard." Its goal is to create a unique and low-cost real-time intelligent AI system.

Gate News Announcement: On March 11, a CEX announced that its adjusted revenue for 2025 reached €371 million ($430 million), a 16% increase from the previous year. Registered users grew by 25%, reaching 7.4 million. In 2025, the exchange expanded its product offerings, strengthened institutional partnerships, and made significant progress in regulatory compliance, including obtaining the MiCA license across the European Union and cryptocurrency licenses in the UK and UAE.