Capital Flow

Gate News message, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of 1,090 BTC (valued at $73.24M), though the 7-day period shows a net outflow of 6,301 BTC ($423.4M). Ethereum ETFs experienced a single-day net outflow of 4,079 ETH ($8.44M), with 7-day outflows reaching 161,288 ETH ($333.54M). Solana

2026-03-31 14:30 to 2026-03-31 14:45 (UTC), BTC recorded a -0.75% return within 15 minutes. The price range was 67092.0 to 67748.4 USDT, with a 0.97% amplitude. Short-term volatility was significant, market attention increased, selling pressure intensified during the day, and panic sentiment rose. The main drivers behind this abnormal move were that large whales concentrated on transferring BTC to exchanges. Large lots flowing in pushed the exchange net inflow rate from a negative value at the beginning of March to a positive value. The whale inflow ratio rose to 0.79, reaching a new high for the year.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed loosening investment restrictions for 401(k) retirement accounts, allowing investments in alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, real estate, and private equity. It could open up a $10.1 trillion retirement savings market. The move is intended to carry out President Trump’s executive order, but it has also sparked questions about the safety of people’s retirement funds.

2026-03-31 12:15 to 12:30 (UTC), ETH rose 0.67% on the short-term, with a price range of 2035.48–2052.7 USDT and a volatility of 0.85%. During this period, on-chain activity increased significantly, market attention warmed up instantly, candlestick chart volatility intensified, indicating that short-term capital quickly moved in and drove prices higher. The main driving force behind this unusual move is large on-chain capital inflows. On-chain data shows that within 10 minutes, the total transfer volume reached $420,000, and the number of transactions expanded accordingly. Combined with exchange ETH reserves falling to 16 million, a new historical low, market liquidity is extremely tight.

Due to the impact of the Iran conflict and inflation expectations, investors’ risk appetite has declined, leading to nearly $300 million in net outflows from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs last week, and global crypto funds also saw $414 million less in fund inflows. Ether was hit the hardest, with outflows totaling $222 million; year-to-date, it still shows negative net inflows, while Bitcoin has continued to maintain positive net inflows this year.

Gate News message: On March 31, according to Arkham monitoring, about 1 hour ago, BlackRock transferred 4,833 ETH (worth approximately $9.78 million) to a certain CEX address via its Ethereum exchange-traded fund ETHA; then, about 50 minutes ago, it transferred 204.045 BTC (worth approximately $13.53 million) to a certain CEX address via its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT.

Gate News message: On March 31, according to monitoring by Onchain Lens, the address luggis (@luggisdoteth) (0x5d7...0b37), after being inactive for 2 months, deposited 2,000 ETH into a certain CEX, worth $4.03 million.

2026-03-31 09:45 to 10:00 (UTC), BTC recorded a return of -0.58% within 15 minutes, with a trading range of 65,996.1–66,509.1 USDT, a volatility of 0.77%. Short-term fluctuations intensified, drawing market attention. Total on-chain transfers reached 420,000, with the number of transactions as high as 27,986, indicating rapid capital movement and a phased increase in market participation, though overall trading remains cautious. The primary drivers behind this deviation are on-chain large-capital reallocation activity and an acceleration in fund flows. On-chain data shows that both the total transfer volume and the number of transactions have risen together

2026-03-31 09:45 to 2026-03-31 10:00 (UTC), the ETH price fluctuated between 2012.5 and 2030.74 USDT. The 15-minute K-line return rate was -0.61%, and the amplitude reached 0.90%. Among major coins, performance was relatively weak; short-term market attention increased, volatility slightly worsened, and selling pressure was clearly released. The main driving force behind this unusual move is that large funds continued to flow out throughout the day; from 09:45 to 10:00, the outflow intensity further increased. According to on-chain and trading data, on March 3rd, the outflow of main funds persisted, indicating sustained selling pressure and a lack of buying support, which contributed to the continued downward trend in ETH prices.

In March 2026, the Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) under Hashdex officially launched options trading, marking the shift of crypto ETFs from “one-way bets” to “structured investing.” The introduction of options allows investors to manage risk more effectively and design return strategies, offering allocation routes for institutional investors such as pension funds and family offices, driving the rapid expansion of the crypto derivatives market, and in the future, more structured products may emerge.

Nakamoto, the Bitcoin treasury company formerly known as KindlyMD, sold $20 million worth of Bitcoin in March and cut a large portion of its Metaplanet stake at a loss during the first quarter of the year. The company, chaired by David Bailey, sold roughly 284 Bitcoin (BTC) for $20 million,

2026-03-31 08:30 to 08:45 (UTC), ETH’s short-term return recorded -0.66%, with the price range between 2039.73 and 2054.49 USDT, and the amplitude reaching 0.72%. During this period, market volatility intensified, with a clear increase in trading attention, reflecting investors’ rapid reaction to risk events and a rise in safe-haven sentiment. The main drivers behind this unusual move were a significant drop in the number of active addresses on-chain (down about 14.49% from the previous day to 490,239), which weakened network liquidity and reduced the market’s ability to absorb demand. Meanwhile, trading volumes also declined, indicating a cautious market sentiment and a wait-and-see attitude among investors.

2026-03-31 08:30 to 08:45 (UTC), BTC’s return over 15 minutes fell by 0.71%, with the price fluctuating in the 66,820.0 to 67,318.9 USDT range, an amplitude of 0.74%. During this period, market sentiment was cautious; volatility increased, with significant trading volume on major exchanges and rising market attention. The primary drivers of this anomalous move were sustained outflows of large-scale ETF funds and a drop in liquidity caused by institutional investors reducing positions. In March 2026, the total ETF outflow exceeded $3 billion, and combined with this, large holders’ position share fell to 9 percent.

Bitcoin Custodian Company Nakamoto sold 284 bitcoins in March 2026, earning approximately $20 million in profit and reducing its holdings to about 5,058 bitcoins. The company also reduced its stake in Metaplanet shares, with losses that were significant. It is expected to record a $166.2 million loss in 2025, with a net loss of $52.2 million. Nakamoto plans to exit its traditional healthcare business and pivot to the crypto space, but it faces near-term pressure; its stock price has fallen significantly and it has already received a delisting warning.

Gate News message, a newly created wallet has withdrawn 1,000 BTC valued at $67.25 million from a centralized exchange. The transaction marks a significant movement of Bitcoin from exchange holdings to private wallet storage.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in cryptocurrencies, a regulatory tug-of-war over tens of trillions of dollars in retirement savings—from the “extremely cautious” stance in 2022 to the safe harbor rules in 2026. This article is sourced from Lulukku Betchi Cao and compiled by BlockTempo. (Recap: Can Trump’s “White House review” pave the way for 401(k) retirement funds to buy crypto—will Bitcoin be pushed up by $12 trillion in capital?) (Background: SEC Chair Atkins: The time has come to include cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts) Table of Contents Toggle From “Extremely Cautious” to Safe Harbor A Four-Year Standoff Trump’s Executive Order The Gate of Tens of Trillions The Risk of a Pregnancy Lasting Ten Months The Real Stakes $14.2 trillion. This is the amount the United States has determined for defined-contribution retirement—

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced approximately $296 million in net outflows from March 24 to March 27 due to growing market risk aversion amidst geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures, indicating broader investor de-risking trends.

Gate News message, on March 31, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 325 BTC (worth $25.19 million) to a wallet that previously received BTC from Galaxy Digital, which appears to be a sale.

XRP has been weak over the past 24 hours, falling more than 2%. Despite the short-term pullback, its on-chain activity and withdrawal transaction volume have rebounded, suggesting investors’ long-term willingness to hold the asset. Analysis indicates that seasonal factors may present an opportunity for XRP to move higher, and traders should monitor outflow transaction dynamics to gauge its future direction.