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5 Mar 2026, 15:00
Bitcoin Surge To $74,000 Fueled By US Institutions, Coinbase Premium Signals
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap spiked as the asset rallied toward $74,000, a potential sign that the platform’s institutional users were backing the run. Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Gap Shot Up To $61 During The Rally In a new thread on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest BTC rally and what could be behind it. “Several data points show aggressive institutional demand driving the breakout,” noted Maartunn. One such metric is the Coinbase Premium Gap. Related Reading: Bitcoin Historically Bottoms Between These MVRV Levels—Where Are They Now? This indicator measures the difference between the Bitcoin price listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair). The metric’s value essentially tells us about the difference in buying/selling behaviors on the two cryptocurrency exchanges. Coinbase hosts an American-centric traffic, with institutional entities being among its main customers, while Binance is used by traders from around the globe. As such, when the Coinbase Premium Gap is positive, it can be a sign that the US-based institutions are applying a higher buying pressure (or lower selling pressure) than the world users. Earlier, the indicator had a notable red value, suggesting that the asset was trading at a discount on Coinbase, but recently, it has seen a shift into positive. From the above chart, it’s visible that the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap saw a sharp increase alongside the latest BTC price rally, implying that accumulation on Coinbase drove the asset to a higher value than the global market. At the peak of this surge in the positive territory, the indicator hit a value of $61. “That means BTC traded $61 higher on Coinbase vs other exchanges, a strong signal of U.S. institutional buying pressure entering the market,” explained the analyst. Another factor that points toward institutional involvement in the rally is Hyblock data. As is visible in the graph below, Hyblock shows a rise in Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) orders from the $10,000 to $1 million cohort. A TWAP order is a trading algorithm that divides a large order into smaller pieces, executing them at regular time intervals. “TWAP orders are typically used by large players accumulating without moving the market too aggressively,” said Maartunn. The $10,000 to $1 million cohort purchased $750 million worth of Bitcoin via such orders alongside the rally. Related Reading: Altseason Mentions Hit Extreme Lows: Is Dogecoin About To Benefit? While institutions have shown demand, the analyst has warned of a risk brewing below the surface: the increasing amount of leverage in derivatives markets. As displayed in the chart, the Open Interest, an indicator tracking the total amount of derivatives positions, has rapidly gone up for both Bitcoin and the altcoins. “If supportive bids slow down, overleveraged positioning can unwind quickly, increasing volatility,” noted Maartunn. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $72,600, up nearly 6% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
5 Mar 2026, 15:00
Dormant Bitcoin whales move $56 mln: Can BTC withstand the sudden selling?
Dormant Bitcoin whales move 775 BTC to Binance as price recovery collides with rising exchange liquidity.
5 Mar 2026, 14:45
Opinion ($OPN) Expands Market Presence After Major Exchange Listings
Key Highlights: Opinion ($OPN) launched with an initial circulating supply of 198.5 million tokens, representing 19.85% of its total 1 billion supply. Major exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, and HTX are moving to list the token, expanding early liquidity and market access. The project’s roadmap outlines ecosystem growth in 2026, focusing on governance, integrations, and prediction-market infrastructure. Opinion ($OPN), a new crypto based on prediction-market infrastructure, has been expanding its market presence after listing by major exchanges including Binance, Coinbase , HTX and others. According to an official announcement released on March 2, the crypto debuted with an initial circulating supply of 198.5 million $OPN. This figure accounts to 19.85% of the project’s total supply, which is capped at 1 billion tokens. Opinion ($OPN) Surges After Major Listings Major exchanges have already started preparing for trading support. Binance confirmed that it will list OPN on March 5, 2026. Trading is scheduled to begin at 13:00 UTC across several pairs, including OPN/USDT, OPN/USDC, OPN/BNB, OPN/E, OPN/USD1, and OPN/TRY. The exchange will apply its Seed Tag label to the crypto, which is used for fresh projects that may inherently carry higher volatility or risk. The listing also follows the project’s inclusion in Binance Launchpool as its 72nd featured token. Through the Launchpool program, users can accumulate OPN tokens by locking supported assets such as BNB, USDC, U, and USD1. The farming process began on March 3 and will continue until the token becomes fully tradable on the platform. Huobi HTX, too, announced that it will open spot trading for the OPN/USDT pair on March 5, 2026, at 21:00 (UTC+8). The platform also plans to enable grid trading for the same pair, and provides automated trading strategies for users seeking to benefit from price fluctuations. Coinbase is also considering listing the asset, pending liquidity conditions and regional availability. If the required market depth is achieved, the OPN-USD trading pair could begin trading as early as 5:00 AM Pacific Time. Meanwhile, Bybit has already introduced OPN to its spot market. The listing gives centralized-exchange users access to a token that supports prediction-market functionality. The protocol aims to create markets where users can express views on future outcomes and potentially monetize accurate signals. Blockchain data analyst Defioasis.eth recently reported that the total position size on the Opinion platform has increased significantly. Over the past 24 hours, the platform recorded a net inflow of more than $9.5 million. This shift also ended a six-day period marked by persistent outflows. At the time of writing, the total position size across the platform stands at roughly $48.86 million. Within the Binance Smart Chain prediction-market sector, the platform currently holds about 74.2% market share. The token itself has also shown moderate price movement since entering the market. OPN was recently trading at around $0.4664, which reflects a roughly 2% gain over the previous 24 hours. Liquidity support has been strengthened by participation from established market makers. Industry firms Jump Crypto and Mainfold Trading have both received tokens designated for market-making purposes. Jump Crypto obtained 2.5 million OPN tokens, while Mainfold Trading received 1.5 million tokens. Together, the allocations represent about 2% of the initial circulating supply. On-chain data records indicate that a portion of these cryptos has already been transferred to exchange wallets to support trading liquidity. The project also released details about its long-term development timeline. The 2026 roadmap reveals several phases designed to expand the network’s capabilities and governance structure. During the Q1 of 2026, the team plans to focus on ecosystem expansion i.e., the launch of the OPN token, the development of core infrastructure, and the onboarding of early partners and community members. The Q2 will shift attention toward deeper network participation. Developers plan to introduce decentralized governance mechanisms for protocol decision-making. In the Q3, the protocol will move into a maturity phase. Infrastructure upgrades and governance refinements are expected during this period, with support for additional integrations and applications across the ecosystem. By Q4 and beyond, the project aims to widen its adoption with educational initiatives and ecosystem partnerships. Also Read: South Korea’s Bithumb Lists GoPlus; $GPS Surges Over 20% Briefly
5 Mar 2026, 14:33
Are All Crypto Exchanges Equally Safe? Proof-of-Reservers Are Different
Proof-of-reservers is a great mechanism, but it is not as simple as it may seem at first.
5 Mar 2026, 14:28
Morning Minute: Kraken Cracks the Fed
Kraken made crypto history yesterday, receiving federal banking access that's been sought after by the industry for years.
5 Mar 2026, 14:21
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $70,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Test Global Markets
Bitcoin remains resilient above $70,000, despite global market volatility and Middle East tensions. Major investment in crypto exchange OKX signals traditional finance's growing interest in digital assets. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $70,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Test Global Markets The post Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $70,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Test Global Markets appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
