Grayscale research head Zach Pandl said that the current tokenization market is about $27 billion, and is expected to grow to nearly $190 trillion by 2033. Development will be rolled out in phases: early on, institution-led permissioned networks will lead, while in the long term, Ethereum will become the primary platform for decentralized finance.

A report from Standard Chartered Bank in the UK says stablecoin trading activity is growing rapidly and that the market size is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2028. The uses of stablecoins have expanded into areas such as AI payments and cross-border payments, strengthening their role in the market. The report emphasizes that innovative use cases will drive market growth, signaling that stablecoins will become an important catalyst for the convergence of digital currencies and traditional finance.

March Brent crude oil futures rose more than 60%, posting the largest monthly gain since 1988, as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused a supply disruption. Analysts warned that oil prices could reach $200, and the market responded with renewed activity. Investors need to watch geopolitical developments and energy supply conditions.

Bitcoin asset management company Strive, based in Dallas, has seen its Bitcoin-preferred shares SATA reach a record high single-day trading value of $43 million since listing in 2025, drawing the attention of institutional investors. SATA’s trading volume has risen significantly in the short term, closely tied to its stable price range and dividend design, highlighting the unique value of Bitcoin preferred shares as a financing tool.

Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet successfully raised $255 million and plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings to 100,000 BTC. By financing through issuing preferred shares and warrants, Metaplanet aims to reduce financial risk and demonstrate confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. As the corporate Bitcoin-holding trend accelerates, it is expected to boost market activity and drive up the Bitcoin price in the future.

Gate News update, on March 31, payment company Convera reached a strategic partnership with Ripple, which will provide enterprises with payment and treasury management solutions that support cryptocurrencies. The partnership is based on the “stablecoin sandwich” settlement model, meaning the payment process begins and ends with fiat currency, and the middle steps use regulated stablecoins for settlement. Under the partnership agreement, Convera is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end payment experience, while Ripple provides liquidity support, onboarding and offboarding channels, and infrastructure for cross-border settlement.

Belgian digital asset firm Keyrock completes its Series C funding round, with a valuation of $1.1 billion. The fundraising amount may reach $100 million and will be used for business expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company’s goal is to accelerate global expansion, strengthen institutional-grade service capabilities, and connect traditional and crypto financial markets.

Goldman Sachs’ report maintains a bullish outlook for gold, expecting the gold price to reach $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven by central bank gold purchases and Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite near-term downside risks, in the long run, the upside potential for gold remains substantial, as geopolitical factors or moves to diversify into more assets could prompt additional allocation.

By the end of March 2026, Bitcoin market sentiment has heated up. MicroStrategy’s Saylor is once again using a “laser eyes” profile picture, drawing attention and signaling a bullish outlook. Despite being in the red, Saylor continues to accumulate more Bitcoin, aiming to reach 1,000,000 coins. Other investors have followed suit, indicating recognition of Bitcoin’s long-term value and suggesting that the market may be building a new supply-demand balance.

If Bitcoin drops below $65,000, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major CEXs will reach $743 million; if it breaks above $68,000, the cumulative short liquidation intensity will reach $621 million. The liquidation chart shows how price fluctuations affect liquidation intensity.