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Crypto Daily #深度创作营 03.02 ( : Geopolitical conflicts trigger intense market volatility, institutional holdings adjustments, and controversy over Mt. Gox hard fork proposal

I. Impact of geopolitical events on the crypto market
1. The military actions by the US and Israel against Iran caused short-term sharp fluctuations in the crypto market. Bitcoin briefly dropped to around $63,000, then rebounded to $68,196 following news of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, recovering approximately $32 billion in market cap within 24 hours.
2. Market analysis suggests that due to the 24/7 trading nature, the crypto market acts as a "pressure valve" for geopolitical risks. Short-term safe-haven capital inflows and liquidity rebalancing drove the rebound, but attention should be paid to price discovery after US stock and ETF openings.
3. Iran’s mining industry was impacted, with its hash rate accounting for 2%-5% of the global total. The conflict may affect Bitcoin supply and intensify short-term market volatility.
II. Bitcoin market price and capital flow data
1. Bitcoin experienced significant volatility on March 1, bouncing from around $63,000 to briefly surpass $68,196, then slightly retreating to $67,300, with large fluctuations within 24 hours.
2. Net outflows appeared on centralized exchanges, with a total net outflow of 1,124.44 BTC over the past 24 hours. Major outflow platforms included Bit, CbPro, and Bn, while Kk recorded an inflow of 570.27 BTC.
3. The withdrawal sentiment reflects market confidence in long-term holding. Net outflows are generally interpreted as signals of reduced immediate selling pressure and healthier market supply and demand.
III. Institutional and corporate developments
1. Michael Saylor hinted at possible additional Bitcoin holdings by releasing Bitcoin Tracker information. Historical patterns show that he typically discloses increased holdings the day after related information is released.
2. Before submitting an IPO application, SpaceX’s Bitcoin holdings decreased from $780 million to $545 million (holding 8,285 BTC), with a paper loss of $235 million, but no sale intentions were indicated.
3. Bitdeer released weekly data, showing a net position of 0 BTC as of February 27 (excluding customer deposits). During that week, 166.0 BTC were produced and sold, with no net increase.
4. Strategy (MSTR) increased the dividend on Stretch preferred shares to 11.5% to stabilize the stock price and maintain a $100 face value.
IV. Bitcoin market forecast and bottom analysis
1. Market predictions show that Polymarket estimates a 62% probability of Bitcoin falling to $50,000 by 2026, while BlockBeats data indicates a 72% chance of rising to $80,000 within a year.
2. From a gold-denominated perspective, analysts believe Bitcoin may be approaching its bottom: Bitcoin cycles measured in gold typically last 12-13 months, with potential bottoms appearing around February or March 2026, or at the start of a recovery.
3. Despite market panic leading to ETF capital outflows, major whales (such as Abu Dhabi Mubadala Investment Company) increased their spot Bitcoin ETF exposure in mid-February. Investors are advised to adopt dollar-cost averaging strategies.
V. Mt. Gox incident: former CEO proposes hard fork to recover stolen Bitcoin
1. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès proposed a hard fork to transfer 79,956 stolen BTC (worth about $5.2 billion) to a designated recovery address, to be distributed to creditors by a trustee.
2. Supporters believe this plan could resolve a 12-year unresolved historical issue, while opponents worry it could undermine Bitcoin’s immutability and potentially lead to future “exception rule” abuse controversies.
3. Mt. Gox filed for bankruptcy in 2014, losing approximately 850,000 BTC. The remaining 79,956 BTC, currently frozen, is a key residual amount, and creditors support recovering it through legal or technical means.