Ether (ETH) has shown resilience by maintaining a price above $2,300, distancing itself from the March 29 low of $1,940. According to Cointelegraph, this recent rally has led to an increase in ETH futures open interest, reaching $25.4 billion, signaling a rise in demand for leveraged positions. This movement suggests a potential shift in momentum for ETH bulls after several weeks of unsuccessful attempts to reclaim the $2,400 level. Despite the positive price movement, the ETH perpetual futures funding rate has struggled to remain above 5% since Friday, indicating a lack of confidence among bulls. The metric has dipped below 0% multiple times, reflecting an excess demand for bearish leveraged positions. Under neutral conditions, the indicator should range between 5% and 10% to compensate for the cost of capital. Nevertheless, the recent rally to $2,350 appears to be supported by spot demand, as evidenced by US-listed Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accumulating $248 million in net inflows over the past 10 days. Additionally, Bitmine Immersion announced the acquisition of $312 million worth of ETH, now holding 4.87 million ETH. However, Bitmine’s ETH holdings are trading 13% below their acquisition cost, and US-listed Ether ETF assets under management have decreased to $13.7 billion from $20.5 billion three months ago. Ether's inability to reclaim the $2,400 mark coincides with the S&P 500 index reaching a new all-time high. Part of the reduced investor appetite for cryptocurrencies can be attributed to declining activity in decentralized applications (DApps). The 2026 bear market has negatively impacted various sectors, including memecoin token launch platforms, synthetic derivatives trading, and decentralized exchanges. Ethereum's weekly DApps revenue has dropped to $11 million per week, down from $24 million in early February. Investors are questioning whether ETH is well-positioned to capture future demand for DApps, given the rise of competing blockchains like Hyperliquid and Plasma. Despite increased demand for ETH futures, derivatives metrics have not turned bullish. Contributing factors include losses in Ethereum strategic reserve companies and heightened competition in the DApps industry. The primary reason for accumulating ETH remains the expectation of higher on-chain processing demand and the burn mechanism, which incentivizes long-term holding.

Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV), backed by Tether, has successfully completed a $134 million private placement. According to NS3.AI, the funds raised are primarily aimed at increasing SDEV's holdings in SKY tokens. Currently, SDEV possesses approximately 2.15 billion SKY tokens, which accounts for about 9.15% of the total supply.

Federal Reserve official Moussalem has indicated that interest rates might need to remain within the current range of 3.50% to 3.75% for an extended period. According to NS3.AI, this stance is due to elevated oil prices, which could maintain core inflation around 3% by the end of the year. Moussalem also highlighted potential risks of rising inflation and projected that economic growth could decelerate to between 1.5% and 2% this year.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that Kevin Warsh is set to face a hearing on the 21st of this month, potentially paving the way for him to assume the role of Federal Reserve Chair as planned. According to NS3.AI, Bessent praised Warsh as an outstanding candidate for the position. She also noted that Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee are in agreement with this assessment.

The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold exchange-traded fund (ETF), has reported an increase in its holdings. According to Jin10, the fund's holdings rose by 2.285 tons, bringing the current total to 1,051.763 tons. This increase reflects ongoing interest and investment in gold as a precious metal.

Nicholas Anthony, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, has highlighted the complexities of U.S. capital gains rules for Bitcoin users. According to NS3.AI, Anthony explained that individuals who make daily purchases with Bitcoin, such as buying coffee, could end up filing over 100 pages of tax paperwork by the end of the year. Each Bitcoin transaction must be reported on IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D. Anthony also noted the Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act's proposed $200 exemption as a potential solution to simplify the reporting process.

Tron's latest proposal has stirred debate within the cryptocurrency community, as it suggests measures that could impact dissenters significantly. According to CoinDesk, the Tron founder has stated that those who oppose the proposal may face token lockups and be excluded from voting processes. This has raised concerns among participants who fear that such actions could undermine the democratic principles of the blockchain ecosystem. The project, however, defends the proposal, arguing that it is designed to align all participants for the long-term success of Tron. The intention is to create a cohesive environment where stakeholders are incentivized to work towards common goals. Despite these assurances, the proposal has sparked a heated discussion about governance and the balance between authority and community input in blockchain projects. As the debate continues, the Tron community is closely watching how these proposed changes will unfold and what implications they might have for the future of the network.

Iran is contemplating permitting ships to navigate freely on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, provided an agreement is reached to prevent further conflicts. According to Odaily, a source familiar with Tehran's stance revealed that this proposal is part of Iran's negotiation strategy. Iran intends to maintain control over its waters in the Strait, while Oman will manage its side independently. The source did not clarify whether Iran would agree to remove any mines it might have placed in the area or if all vessels, including those linked to Israel, would be granted free passage. The proposal's success hinges on Washington's willingness to meet Tehran's demands, which is crucial for any progress on the Strait of Hormuz issue.

据路透社报道，一名了解德黑兰立场的消息人士称，如果能达成协议以避免冲突再度爆发，伊朗可能会考虑允许船只在霍尔木兹海峡阿曼一侧自由航行而不面临袭击风险，这一设想已被纳入其谈判提案之中。伊朗将继续对其在霍尔木兹海峡的水域保持控制，而阿曼将自行决定其一侧水域的事务。该消息人士未说明伊朗是否会同意清除其可能在该水域布设的水雷，或是否所有船只（包括与以色列有关联的船只）都将被允许自由通行。消息人士补充称，这一提议取决于华盛顿是否准备满足德黑兰的要求，这也是霍尔木兹海峡问题取得任何突破的关键条件。

瑞士央行行长施莱格尔当地时间周三表示，瑞士通胀前景的不确定性“相当高”，需要密切关注中东冲突影响是否引发通胀的第二轮效应。施莱格尔表示，由中东冲突引发的能源成本上升很可能属于供给冲击。“但必须非常密切地观察第二轮效应，如果我们看到第二轮效应的迹象以及通胀过高，那么各国央行应及早且果断采取行动，”施莱格尔说。施莱格尔回顾了瑞士央行 3 月的最新货币政策决定，当时该央行将基准利率维持在零水平，同时将今年通胀预期小幅上调至 0.5%。他还指出，瑞士央行最新预测显示，通胀在 2028 年前都将维持在 0%至 2%的目标区间内。“但显然，目前对这一通胀预测的不确定性相当高。因此，鉴于中东冲突，我们在外汇市场进行干预的意愿已经上升，”施莱格尔称。

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