ETH Hackers Lose $5.5M in Panic Sell-off and Buyback During Market Volatility

Gate Research Institute: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate | AI Accelerates Ethereum Development

Cryptocurrency Market Overview BTC (-0.18% | Current price 66,556 USDT): BTC has rebounded within the 66,000–67,000 USD range but has not yet effectively broken through the upper resistance level. Short-term momentum recovery remains limited; if trading volume cannot increase, the price is likely to continue fluctuating within the 63,000–70,000 USD range. On the macro front, escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions have raised concerns over conflict spread and the Strait of Hormuz risks. Rising oil prices have driven gold higher, increasing volatility in global risk assets. In an environment where safe-haven sentiment is rising while risk appetite declines, BTC may maintain high volatility and oscillation in the short term. The future trend will still depend on geopolitical developments and liquidity expectation changes. ETH (+3.18% | Current price 1,910 USDT): ETH found support near $1,835 and rebounded, with the target

Huang Licheng has lost $74 million over the past six months.

PANews March 2 News, according to Arkham statistics, "Big Brother Ma Ji" Huang Licheng has lost $74 million over the past six months — he has been trying to leverage long Ethereum since September last year when the price was $4700. Now, he has only $8,500 left in his HL account, suspected to have almost lost all his money.

ETH 15-minute sharp decline of 0.96%: Mainnet capital outflow and ETF capital flow slowdown resonate, triggering short-term volatility

On March 2, 2026, from 06:15 to 06:30 (UTC), ETH prices experienced a -0.96% decline, with the price range between 1941.94 and 1969.98 USDT, and a volatility of 1.42%. This fluctuation occurred amid heightened market attention and increased volatility, with active short-term trading and a general decline in user risk appetite. The main driver of this fluctuation was the continuous net outflow of funds from the Ethereum mainnet, which accelerated the marginal contraction of on-chain liquidity. From the beginning of 2026 until the report time, the mainnet experienced a total net outflow of approximately $689 million, with some funds migrating to

Bitcoin ETF outflows exceed $9 billion in four months, institutional demand completely collapsed

Over the past four months, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a net outflow of $6.39 billion, marking the longest losing streak in history; Ethereum ETFs have also seen outflows of $2.76 billion during the same period, totaling over $9 billion, indicating a significant decline in institutional demand for crypto assets. This phenomenon is related to geopolitical and inflation concerns, and market rebounds will depend on sustained capital inflows.

Ether Price Declines 60% From 2025 Highs Amid Institutional Ethereum Adoption Push

Ether has declined approximately 60% from its October 2025 all-time high of $4,800, trading near $1,900 on March 2, 2026, as the asset underperforms the broader cryptocurrency market by 9% year-to-date.

Over $9 billion in funds flowed out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs within four months

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have experienced record outflows over the past four months, with institutional interest in digital assets significantly declining. The Bitcoin ETF has seen a net outflow of $6.39 billion, and the Ethereum ETF has seen outflows of $2.76 billion, leading to sharp declines in the prices of both tokens.