Crypto market cap reclaims $1T, and derivatives point to further upside
Bitcoin's performance has outpaced Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway over the past six months as crypto markets appear to have turned a corner. The total crypto market capitalization increased by 26% in seven days, reaching $1.16 trillion on March 17. Bitcoin (BTC) was the biggest winner among the top 20 coins, up 31.5%, though some altcoins gained 50% or more during that period. Total crypto market cap in USD, 12-hour. Source: TradingView The surge in cryptocurrency prices occurred as the United States Federal Reserve was forced to lend banks $300 billion in emergency funds. According to PBS News Hour, nearly half of the money went to failed financial institutions Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and was used to pay uninsured depositors. The remaining $153 billion was obtained through a long-standing program known as the "discount window," which allows banks to borrow funds for up to 90 days. While appearing to protect the banking sector, additional funding ...