Global Markets

Gate News reports that, on April 1, according to monitoring by BitcoinTreasuries.NET, the preferred stock STRC issued by Strategy yesterday raised funds that can purchase 2,724 bitcoins.

Gate News message, April 1, Europe’s major stock indexes opened significantly higher today. The German DAX30 index (Germany’s benchmark stock market index) rose 3.09%, the European STOXX 50 index (eurozone blue-chip index) rose 2.74%, the French CAC40 index (France’s benchmark stock market index) rose 2.38%, and the UK FTSE 100 index (the UK’s benchmark stock market index) rose 1.64%.

Bitcoin fell 23.8% in the first quarter of 2026, marking its worst performance since 2018. The decline was mainly driven by outflows from spot ETF fund flows and high inflation. Despite the near-term drop, analysts say long-term conviction in Bitcoin has not changed, and it’s important to watch shifts in the macro environment and incoming capital flows.

Gate News update, April 1, according to data, WTI crude oil (U.S. benchmark) fell below $98 per barrel, down 3.78% during the day; Brent crude oil (European benchmark) fell 3.3%.

Analyst Joseph Chai pointed out that bullish momentum in COMEX gold futures could resume. The gold price has been rising for three consecutive days and is expected to test the resistance level of $4,800 per ounce, but downward pressure from the 20-day and 50-day moving averages is forming resistance. At present, the initial support level is $4,400 per ounce.

Even though the legal dispute between Ripple and the SEC may end in 2025, the XRP price is still 64% below its all-time high. ETF inflows and policy support provide support, but the market remains cautious about XRP’s outlook. Analysts say the price is constrained by the overall economic environment, and investors need to pay attention to macro factors and Ripple’s development.

In the first quarter of 2026, the price of Bitcoin fell 23.8%, marking its worst performance since 2018. Starting the year, the price dropped from $87,508 to $66,619, for a cumulative loss of 41.6%. Analysts believe that the main reasons include macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In addition, ETF outflows have further increased pressure. Despite near-term difficulties, long-term confidence remains solid, and institutional participation trends look positive. The market is watching how developments in the Middle East could affect Bitcoin and overall cryptocurrency market sentiment.

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

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.

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.

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%.

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.

ISO 20022 is changing the global financial payments system, improving payment processing efficiency. In 2025, SWIFT will retire traditional MT messages, and financial institutions will need to fully adopt ISO 20022 to avoid transaction delays and increased costs. This standard is not only a compliance requirement, but also an opportunity to modernize operations—driving organizations to fully upgrade and deeply redesign.

The New Hampshire State Department of Business and Financial Management will issue $100 million in bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, which have been rated “Ba2” by Moody’s. This innovative financial product will be repaid through the proceeds from the monetization of bitcoin, and it does not involve any state government public funds or taxing authority; the risk is borne by investors. This marks a major step for bitcoin into the traditional financial system.

Brent crude oil surged more than 60% in March, setting the highest record since 1988, as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz led to a disruption in global supply. Gasoline prices have risen sharply, leaving consumers reeling. Analysts warn that if the situation continues, oil prices could reach $150 to $200 per barrel. In the future, there are three solution paths that will affect the direction of global markets.

Gate News Message: April 1. The Korea KOSPI index (Korea Composite Stock Price Index) surged 9% in the late trading session, closing at 5,507.50 points. The Nikkei 225 index (Japan’s stock market benchmark index) was up 5.00% during the day, currently at 53,625.91 points.

After U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows for seven consecutive trading days, they have recently switched to outflows, indicating that fund flows have become more cautious. Bitcoin’s price briefly fell below $70,000, reflecting weakness in market sentiment and liquidity. ETF outflows stem from investors re-evaluating the macro environment; amid expectations for high interest rates and geopolitical risks, investors’ risk appetite has declined. $70,000 has become a short-term line between bulls and bears, and technical indicators show that market confidence still needs to be restored.

Tom Lee said in an interview on CNBC that the stock market has absorbed 90% to 95% of the selling pressure and may be in the process of rebuilding a base. He analyzed historical data and noted that, beginning in the early stages of wars since 1900, stock markets typically bottom out. He predicts that the crypto market may end the winter by the end of April, but there is disagreement in the market about the timing of the bottom, and analysts have differing views. Lee also noted that excessive deleveraging could lead to a V-shaped rebound.

2026-04-01 05:15 to 2026-04-01 05:30 (UTC), ETH quickly surged within the 2112.76 to 2136.0 USDT range; the 15-minute return reached +0.64%, with a range of 1.10%. Market attention clearly increased. On-chain trading activity refreshed a recent high, and volatility rose on the short term. The main driving force behind this move is a large net inflow of ETF funds. In the early hours of April 1, the daily net inflow into ETH-related ETFs was as high as $174 million, prompting institutions and off-chain capital to buy E in spot markets in sync

Asian stocks posted their best day in months and S&P 500 futures jumped after the president said he would address the nation Wednesday night with an "important update" on Iran. Oil pared losses as the UAE reportedly prepares to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. Bitcoin traded at $67,950 on