Macroeconomics

BlockBeats news, on March 29, multiple European countries will begin implementing daylight saving time, which will advance the trading hours and the release times of economic data in the European financial markets by one hour compared to standard time.

March 29th Cryptocurrency Market News: MicroStrategy's founder gives a bullish signal, analysts focus on Saudi production cuts, High points out that Bitcoin may have already bottomed. U.S. stocks may be approaching a short-term bottom, Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency political donations. The market needs to reset in order to start a new bull market.

In March, the U.S. job market is expected to improve, adding 60,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.4%. Despite disappointing employment data in February, inflation concerns triggered by the Middle East war and the return of medical industry personnel to work may stimulate hiring.

Bitwise suggests Bitcoin has priced in tighter monetary policy impacts, while stocks remain vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks. Rising energy prices pressure inflation, affecting Fed rate cut expectations. Bitcoin, already adjusting to risk appetites, shows resilience compared to falling equities.

Energy analysts warn that if the Houthis launch renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping, the oil market will face greater turmoil, which could lead to global oil supply cuts and higher oil prices. Saudi Arabia is moving crude oil to Red Sea ports to reduce the impact, but if the attacks continue, output could be constrained and force Saudi Arabia and other countries to cut production.

In the United States, a Christian crypto-evangelical culture has emerged, with churches accepting digital currency to pay tithes. The nonprofit event Thank God for Bitcoin has expanded in scale; despite the fall in Bitcoin prices, the community remains active. Supporters see it as a tool to prevent inflation, but it also faces controversy and risks.

Ukraine's drone strikes have exacerbated oil market instability during the Iran war, complicating Trump's efforts to stabilize prices. This disruption risks prolonged high oil prices, leading to inflation and potential Fed rate hikes, which could challenge cryptocurrency stability.

Gate News message: On March 27, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index (an important measure of U.S. consumer confidence) for March in the U.S. came in at 53.3, below the market expectation of 54, after a prior reading of 55.5.

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has caused WTI crude oil prices to temporarily break through $97 per barrel and approach $98. At the same time, the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has risen to 4.986%, setting a new high. This reflects the market's concerns about inflation and high interest rates, which may impact future capital flows and the performance of high-risk assets.

Gate News reports that on March 27, the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond (the benchmark for long-term interest rates) rose to 4.986%, reaching a new high since September of last year.

The crypto market tumbled to the lowest levels in more than two weeks, with bitcoin BTC$66,682.75 dropping below $67,000 and ether (ETH) closing in on $2,000. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) lost 2.2% since midnight UTC, reaching its lowest since March 9. The fall coincided with a drop in U.S.

On March 27, a CEX CEO said that the sharp drop in U.S. stocks reflects a rapid repricing of macro risks across global markets. Rising oil prices and geopolitical impacts are influencing global capital allocation. Despite Bitcoin’s short-term high volatility, its relatively resilient performance suggests that leverage in the crypto market is falling, and some investors view Bitcoin as a neutral allocation choice.

Bitcoin recently fell below $68,000, down about 2% in 24 hours. Market sentiment is bearish, with liquidity concentrated below $66,000. The surge in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has reduced the appeal of risk assets, while rising oil prices and a strengthening dollar have intensified market uncertainty.

In March 2026, Ethereum ETFs experienced a reversal of funds, with net outflows exceeding $390 million within 7 days, indicating a contraction in institutional risk appetite. The rapid switching between outflows and inflows signifies strategy adjustments influenced by geopolitical and macro changes. Although short-term outflows suppress prices, long-term supply and demand trends along with institutional accumulation may bring resilience.

Bitcoin has weakened again in the past 24 hours, falling below the $68,000 mark, leading to large-scale liquidations of long positions in the market. The liquidation pressure has not been fully released, with significant potential liquidity below $66,000. Rising U.S. Treasury yields and geopolitical instability further suppress the market, while a strengthening dollar also increases pressure on Bitcoin. Future trends will focus on the support situation at $66,000.

Gate News news: On March 27, the yield on France’s 10-year government bonds (long-term bonds issued by the government) rose to 3.876%, the highest level since June 2009, up 8 basis points from the previous day.

On March 27, the crypto market continued to slide. Bitcoin fell below $70,000, and Ethereum and other major assets also generally pulled back. Rising geopolitical risks and higher oil prices weighed on the market. Funds flowed into traditional safe-haven assets, causing investor sentiment to turn cautious. Whether Bitcoin can rebound in the future will depend on changes in the macroeconomic environment.

The NASDAQ-100 has declined by 6.6% since 2023, not reaching its historical high for 100 consecutive trading days, but historical data indicates that a mid-term recovery window is approaching. Institutional inflows have increased, particularly with pensions significantly increasing their stock holdings, providing support to the market. Despite facing macroeconomic uncertainty, conditions for a rebound are gradually accumulating.

Under geopolitical uncertainty, U.S. Treasury yields have risen slightly as the market reassesses inflation and interest rate expectations. Trump's extension of negotiations on the Iran agreement raises concerns again, oil prices are rising, inflation expectations are warming, and the market remains cautious about the Federal Reserve's policy path. Investors are focused on the upcoming consumer confidence index, while capital flows and risk appetite enter an adjustment phase.

UBS Real Estate GmbH, a subsidiary of UBS, has paused all redemption requests for its Euroinvest real estate fund, freezing withdrawals for up to 36 months. The reason is that liquidity cannot meet redemption needs. This move is similar to the crisis in the crypto industry, showing that the risk of liquidity mismatch between traditional finance and crypto markets is intensifying, and it may also have spillover effects on market liquidity.