The Middle East situation has taken a turn, with U.S. President Trump predicting that the Iran–U.S. conflict will end within 2 to 3 weeks, triggering a rebound in global markets. Asian stocks logged their strongest gains in months, while the U.S. stock market and the cryptocurrency market also rose. Iran has expressed a willingness to end the conflict, and if the United Arab Emirates joins the fighting, it could affect oil prices. As market sentiment improves, the launch of cryptocurrency ETFs is expected to bring in new capital, driving the market trend higher.

Vitalik Buterin's recent activity involving meme coins has garnered attention amid Ethereum's market recovery. He continues to sell gifted tokens, reallocating funds toward infrastructure and charity, and advocates for privacy in transactions.

SOL entered 2026 above $140 and has spent the first quarter giving most of that back. The asset is currently consolidating between $85 and $90 inside a rising wedge pattern that technical analysts flag as pointing toward further downside — a formation that typically signals weakening recovery