Daily Market Pulse

Bitcoin has given up most of its 2026 gains, trading around $88,000, while Gold has surged past $5,000. This divergence highlights a "macro-crypto split" where investors are favoring Gold as a safe haven amid government shutdown risks and upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions.

White House crypto adviser David Sacks confirmed that the landmark Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is set for a pivotal Senate committee markup this month. The act aims to codify registration regimes and compliance standards, potentially unlocking trillions in institutional capital.

BTQ Technologies has launched the "Bitcoin Quantum" testnet to defend against future quantum computing threats. Approximately 6.26 million BTC (worth over $2 trillion) are currently considered exposed due to visible public keys. This proactive move aims to future-proof the network.

Ether (ETH) has dropped more than 7% in the past 24 hours, falling back below the crucial $3,000 mark for the first time since early January. The decline in the second-largest cryptocurrency reflects broader market weakness and a rotation out of risk assets.