Bitcoin News – March 17, 2026
1. Bitcoin breaks resistance and surges past $75,000 driven by derivatives**
Bitcoin hit a high of $75,800 before a slight pullback, breaking a key resistance zone between $73,750 and $74,400 that had capped previous rallies. The surge was led by derivatives dynamics, with massive short liquidations and strong bullish momentum. Institutions and traders see this as a continuation signal, with price stabilizing around $74,000-$75,000.
2. Bitcoin ETFs Record Inflows for Third Consecutive Week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw hundreds of millions in net inflows this week, with consistent daily flows signaling institutional return after weeks of consolidation.
3. Corporations Massively Accumulate Bitcoin: Strategy and Metaplanet Lead
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) added 22,337 BTC worth ~$1.6 billion, pushing total holdings above 761,000 BTC. Metaplanet raised $255 million to aggressively buy more Bitcoin. This corporate strategy strengthens Bitcoin’s narrative as a superior store of value over cash and gold on corporate balance sheets, drawing increasing attention from global corporate treasuries amid persistent inflation and fiat distrust.
4. Institutions Show “Diamond Hands” During Recent Dips
Despite drawdowns up to 50% since October 2025, institutional investors barely withdrew from Bitcoin ETFs (<$10 billion), proving a much more mature and resilient holder base.
5. UK Court Case: Ex-Wife Allegedly Stole $172M in Bitcoin
A man claims his ex-wife used CCTV cameras to steal his seed phrase and take 2,323 BTC. The court approved trial, highlighting family custody risks in crypto.