The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to dismiss its two-year enforcement action against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, following a reassessment of the evidentiary record referenced in a joint filing last Thursday. The regulator’s July 2024 complaint had alleged that Al-Naji raised over $257 million through BTCLT token sales and misused more than $7 million on personal expenses, but he has now waived any claim for legal fee reimbursement as part of the resolution.

Bitcoin’s price action around $71K is drawing attention as analysts highlight a possible third bull trap pattern with key levels at $68K, $74K, and a potential move toward $62K. At the same time, Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio has turned negative and Long-Term Holder MVRV is drifting toward a historically important accumulation zone near 0.85. The coming 60–90 days may help clarify whether current conditions precede a deeper correction or a longer-term buying opportunity.

On 15 March, Mantle’s MNT token traded around $0.79 after a 24-hour gain of more than 10%, while trading volume climbed 81.53% to $117.67 million. The price has bounced from the $0.60 support area and is now moving toward the key $0.93 resistance, with spot and derivatives data showing buyer dominance and rising open interest. Whether bulls can hold control above this level will likely determine if the recovery extends or shifts into a broader consolidation phase.

The Official Trump ($TRUMP) token is making a big comeback, trading around $4.01 to $4.08 on March 16, 2026, after jumping 65% from last week’s lows. The main reason for this surge is the announcement of the Mar-a-Lago Gala and the Crypto & Business Conference set for April 25, 2026.

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Bitcoin briefly climbed past $74,000, reaching its highest level since February 4 while still trading about 41% below its October 6 record of $126,080. From March 9 to March 13, spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $767 million in net inflows, alongside $161 million into Ethereum products, supporting the latest rebound. Analysts remain divided on whether $60,000 will act as a durable floor for BTC amid shifting macro conditions and its apparent decoupling from traditional markets.

On March 16, 2026, Bitcoin briefly surged about $1,800 in 30 minutes to a 40-day high near $74,300, wiping out roughly $113 million in short positions and lifting total crypto market value to $2.52 trillion. Over March 9–13, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $767 million in net inflows, while Ethereum spot ETFs added $161 million, as traders also watched Fed policy, rising oil prices and key U.S. economic data for their potential impact on digital assets.

Dogecoin has extended its advance above $0.0950 and $0.10 against the US Dollar and is now trading over the 100‑hour simple moving average while holding key support near $0.0955. The price is consolidating below $0.1020, with upside targets at $0.1050 and $0.1080 if buyers maintain control, while a break under $0.0955 could trigger a deeper pullback toward $0.0940 or $0.0920.