WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) has surged to $75.47 as of March 4, 2026, gaining over 12% since the US-Israel-Iran conflict intensified. With Iraq slashing production by 1.5 million bpd and tankers facing extreme risks in the Strait of Hormuz, analysts are warning of a potential spike toward $140 if supply routes are fully blocked. Discover the technical breakout levels and the fundamental "perfect storm" driving today's energy market.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has endorsed a recent White House warning to major banks, arguing that passing the Clarity Act is essential to protecting Americans. He describes the bill as a pragmatic step toward regulatory certainty and estimates an 80% to 90% chance it will be approved by the end of April 2026. The debate has drawn in figures such as Coinbase's Brian Armstrong and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, highlighting sharp divisions over how yield-bearing digital assets should be regulated.

Dogecoin has extended its pullback below $0.0950 against the US Dollar and is now trading under $0.0935 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. The price is consolidating after hitting a low near $0.0885, with resistance expected around $0.0920 and $0.0932 and key support levels seen at $0.0885, $0.0850, and $0.0820. A sustained move below $0.0820 could open the way toward $0.0800 or even $0.0750, while a recovery above $0.0950 may allow a retest of $0.0975 and $0.10.

MARA Holdings, a major Bitcoin mining firm, has updated its treasury policy to allow the sale of BTC from its balance sheet, marking a shift away from its previous long-term holding approach. The company currently controls 53,822 BTC valued at about $3.59 billion and cited potential liquidity needs, debt obligations in 2027, and prolonged price weakness as reasons it may sell part or all of its holdings. Analyst commentary notes MARA's estimated production cost of roughly $87,000 per BTC versus a market price near $66,690, raising questions about profitability and the potential market impact if significant reserves are liquidated.

Ethereum's price traded 2% above the previous day's close, with daily volume climbing 29%, even as large traders and whales took opposing positions. Around 67,000 ETH worth over $129 million were accumulated between $1,920 and $1,965, while a major whale has sold 475,300 ETH valued at $1.35 billion so far this year after a recent 82,000 ETH deposit to Binance. Analysts note ETH remains range-bound across several timeframes, with futures buying offsetting spot sell pressure and keeping the altcoin in consolidation.

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said a recent Israel-Iran flare-up showed how quickly capital can move into 24/7 on-chain markets such as Hyperliquid when traditional exchanges are closed. He noted that tokenized crude oil, gold and prediction markets saw heavy weekend activity and now expects traditional finance to adopt blockchain-based rails sooner than his previous five to 10 year timeline. Hougan added that investors seeking to stay competitive may need to use stablecoin wallets and crypto derivatives venues while the NYSE works on its own around-the-clock tokenization platform.

XRP recently retreated after failing to remain above $1.420 and is now consolidating above key support at $1.3320. The price is trading under the 100-hour Simple Moving Average with notable resistance near $1.3880 and $1.40, suggesting a potential new advance if buyers defend current support. A drop below $1.3085 could instead open the way toward lower support zones around $1.2880 and $1.2650.

On the All-In Podcast, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio challenged the idea of Bitcoin as "digital gold," insisting that only gold stands as a proven global safe-haven asset. He argued that Bitcoin still lacks central bank adoption, shows strong correlation with tech stocks, and faces privacy and quantum-computing risks, while gold continues to rise in value and remains a core reserve holding. Dalio has nonetheless suggested that investors might consider a limited allocation to Bitcoin or gold as part of a broader portfolio strategy.