Bitcoin and Ethereum quarterly options expiring Jan. 31 show the largest open interest at strike prices of $75,000 and $2,350 respectively, Deribit data show. Both strikes align with current spot prices and represent the highest concentration of open contracts in the market.

Bitcoin has remained comparatively stable as stocks, bonds and real estate trade lower in the current market downturn, according to commentary from @_dsencil and @graminitha1. The two commentators discuss why they believe parts of the crypto market, including Bitcoin, may already be positioned ahead of the ongoing crisis.

Bitcoin and Ethereum quarterly options are set to expire on March 21 at strike prices of $75,000 and $2,350, respectively, aligning with current spot levels, Deribit data show. BlockBeats reports the expiry coincides with the largest open interest in the market. Both strike prices match prevailing market prices as of March 17.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined net inflow of $199 million on March 16, data from Trader T show. BlackRock's IBIT led with $139 million in inflows, followed by Fidelity's FBTC at $64.53 million, Bitwise's BITB at $2.82 million, and Franklin's EZBC at $2.14 million. Ark's ARKB reported a net outflow of $3.07 million and VanEck's HODL saw an outflow of $6.28 million, while all other spot Bitcoin ETFs posted zero net flows.

Bitcoin rose above $75,000 in the latest session, extending its bullish momentum. The move marks a breakthrough of the key price level for the leading cryptocurrency.

10x Research reported via X that the recent Bitcoin and Ethereum market surge caught many participants by surprise. The firm highlighted that crypto stock Circle has climbed approximately 103% since February 20, attributing this to a short-covering rally fueled by significant hedge fund short positions. On February 27, 10x Research recommended a Bitcoin call spread at $75,000/$80,000, expiring March 27, a strategy that has since yielded a 155% return. While some institutions are reallocating portfolios into high-elasticity crypto proxy equities such as MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, 10x Research advises against substantial allocations to crypto service providers like Coinbase, preferring direct Bitcoin exposure through spot, options, and perpetual contracts.

MicroStrategy's extensive Bitcoin holdings have officially turned profitable, registering an approximate $120 million unrealized gain as Bitcoin (BTC) reached $75,858 on March 17. This marks a 0.21% profit on its total investment. As of March 15, 2026, the enterprise software firm held a substantial 761,068 BTC, acquired at a total cost of approximately $57.61 billion, equating to an average purchase price of $75,696 per BTC. Recent acquisitions include 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion at an average of $70,946 per BTC between March 2 and 8, and an additional 22,337 BTC for $1.57 billion at $70,194 per BTC in the most recent week, as reported by ChainThink.

Several publicly listed companies recently announced significant expansions of their Bitcoin and crypto reserves, according to BBX data. Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) disclosed plans to acquire 1,200 BTC, valued at approximately $86 million, via block trades within 48 hours. Concurrently, Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT) secured a $50 million revolving credit facility, earmarked for Bitcoin accumulation during market pullbacks. OSL Group (0863.HK) committed 15% of its annual profits to Bitcoin purchases, confirming an initial 500 BTC tranche was settled yesterday. Cipher Mining (NASDAQ: CIFR) reported its Bitcoin treasury reached 9,850 BTC yesterday, with projections to exceed 10,000 BTC soon. Bitcoin Group SE (XETRA: ADE) also added €15 million in crypto assets to its European reserves yesterday, citing inflation hedging in the Eurozone.

BlackRock recorded a net inflow of 2,018 BTC, valued at roughly $150 million, on Coinbase over the past 9 hours, Onchain Lens data show. The firm withdrew 3,719 BTC (around $274 million) from Coinbase and deposited 2,018 BTC (about $125 million) during this period.