The total market capitalization declined 2.8% month-over-month to approximately $2.7 trillion. Bitcoin remained dominant, closing the month at $83,801.95, with a slight 0.54% gain and an 8.14% weekly surge. Ethereum struggled, dropping 17.55% over 30 days to $1,574.49, reflecting broader altcoin volatility. In contrast, Solana (SOL) saw strong weekly growth (+17.16%).
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC held steady, signaling their safe-haven status. XRP and TRX showed positive weekly performance, reflecting sustained investor confidence.
Market Trends and Institutional Interest
DeFi platforms saw a drop in total value locked (TVL), from $177 billion in January to $128 billion in March. Meanwhile, NFT marketplaces experienced increased transaction volumes despite lower average sale prices. Institutional participation grew, with investment firms increasing their exposure to BTC and ETH.
Regulatory Outlook
March also marked the introduction of new digital asset frameworks by the EU and discussions in the US about integrating cryptocurrencies into national financial strategies. The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and ongoing CBDC development in Asia and Europe fueled optimism.
Analytics Insight continues to track the latest crypto developments, offering valuable insights for market participants. “Cryptocurrency markets have been highly volatile than traditional markets, creating extreme risk and rewards. Our goal through the report is to help investors understand the historic market trends to plan their investments ahead,” says Ashish Sukhadeve, CEO of Analytics Insight.
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