Data: GT drops below $8

JPMorgan: After Iran War, ETF Funds Diverge, Gold Loses Favor as Bitcoin Sees Inflows

JPMorgan's report indicates that since the Iran war, there has been a significant divergence in fund flows between Bitcoin and gold ETFs, with gold ETF (GLD) experiencing outflows of approximately 2.7%, while Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) attracting 1.5% inflows. Analysis shows that institutional investors are reducing Bitcoin exposure while increasing gold holdings, IBIT's options strategies are becoming increasingly complex, and Bitcoin's volatility is narrowing, indicating improving market structure.

Why Did Bitcoin Rise Today? Gold Safe-Haven Sentiment Easing, Institutions See Net Inflows for Third Consecutive Week into Digital Assets

Since the end of February when the U.S.-Israel coalition bombed Iran, Bitcoin's price has risen approximately 6%, outperforming both gold and U.S. stocks. Institutional investors continue to contribute positive net inflows to digital assets, demonstrating Bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset. As U.S. Treasury yields rise, the safety perception of traditional safe-haven assets faces challenges, while Bitcoin benefits from its non-sovereign nature. Technical analysis indicates $72,000 as a key resistance level, with potential for further gains upon a breakout.

CryptoQuant: Ethereum Faces "Adoption Paradox," ETH Could Drop to $1,500

Ethereum is facing an "adoption paradox," with network activity reaching all-time highs while ETH price has declined significantly. CryptoQuant analysis indicates that if the bear market persists, ETH could fall to $1,500. The relationship between exchange inflows and price dynamics is more pronounced, suggesting ETH is facing strong selling pressure.

Today's cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index dropped to 15, with the market still in extreme panic mode

Gate News: On March 13, according to Alternative.me data, the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index fell to 15 today, down further from yesterday's 18, with the market still in an "extreme fear state."

ETH 15-minute increase of 0.79%: Liquidity phase decline and short-term fund arbitrage resonance driving upward momentum

March 13, 2026, 00:00 to 00:15 (UTC), Ethereum (ETH) experienced a significant upward price movement in a short timeframe, with the 15-minute interval return reaching +0.79%. The price range was 2070.45 to 2090.33 USDT, with a volatility amplitude of 0.96%. Market fluctuations intensified during this period, capturing traders' attention. The primary driver of this price movement was a phase-wise decline in market liquidity. During this period, there were no on-chain large transfers, DeFi liquidations, or significant derivatives liquidations recorded. Major macro and industry news updates also showed no sudden events. During the Europe-US trading session

BTC 15-minute surge of 0.84%: On-chain fund flow and technical breakout synergy drive volatility

March 13, 2026, 00:00 to 00:15 (UTC), BTC price fluctuated within the range of 70394.0 to 71116.3 USDT in just 15 minutes, with a return rate of +0.84% and volatility amplitude reaching 1.02%. During this period, mainstream market attention increased, driving active trading and notably elevated price volatility, reflecting a marked warming of market sentiment during this timeframe. The primary driver of this price movement was large on-chain fund transfers and concentrated whale account buying activity. Historical on-chain data observations show that single transfers exceeding 1000 BTC have frequently served as catalysts for upward price movements.