KEYTAKEAWAYS
- Bitcoin volatility has risen for 14 days straight, reaching 3.62%, signaling increased market uncertainty and higher trading activity.
- Funding rates on major exchanges turned neutral, indicating a balance between bullish and bearish sentiment in the crypto market.
- Hackers are spreading malware disguised as TradingView cracked versions, targeting crypto users on Mac and Windows to steal wallet funds and personal data.
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BITCOIN VOLATILITY RISES TO 3.62%
On March 20, Coinglass data shows that Bitcoin’s volatility has increased for 14 consecutive trading days, reaching 3.62% today, the highest level since August last year.
Analysis:
Bitcoin volatility measures how much its price fluctuates over a certain period. The recent 14-day increase suggests growing market uncertainty or higher trading activity. For investors, this may indicate more risk than opportunity at the moment.
FUNDING RATES ON MAJOR CEX & DEX RETURN TO NEUTRAL
On March 20, Coinglass reported that funding rates on major centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges have returned to neutral levels. This suggests that the market is no longer bearish, but it also hasn’t turned bullish.
Analysis:
The funding rate is a mechanism in perpetual contracts where traders pay fees based on market positioning.
- Positive rates: Longs pay shorts → bullish sentiment
- Negative rates: Shorts pay longs → bearish sentiment
- Near zero: Market is neutral, with balanced expectations
The shift to neutral funding rates means neither bulls nor bears are dominating, and traders are uncertain about short-term price movements.
MALWARE SPREADING AS “TRADINGVIEW CRACKED VERSION”
On March 20, cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reported that hackers are spreading AMOS and Lumma information-stealing malware through Reddit posts. These attacks target crypto users on Mac and Windows.
Hackers disguise malware as cracked versions of TradingView to trick users into downloading them. Once installed, the malware can steal wallet funds and personal data.
Analysis:
To stay safe, only download TradingView from the official website (tradingview.com) or app stores. Avoid any “cracked” versions shared on forums or social media, as they could put your crypto assets and personal information at risk.
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