Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Surge Tests US$75,000 Resistance

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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$71,790.56, up by 2.6 percent over the last 24 hours.

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Bitcoin price performance, March 13, 2026.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$2,100.57, up by 2.7 percent over the last 24 hours.

Altcoin price update

• XRP (XRP) was priced at US$1.43, up by 2.6 percent over 24 hours.

• Solana (SOL) was trading at US$89.16, up by 3.8 percent over 24 hours.

​Today’s crypto news to know

Trump-linked crypto tokens offer investors access to Mar-a-Lago event

Investors holding the TRUMP cryptocurrency are competing for invitations to an exclusive event at Mar-a-Lago scheduled for April 25, where President Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker.

The gathering will invite the top 297 token holders to a private luncheon at the Florida resort. A smaller group of the top 29 investors will qualify for an additional VIP reception tied to the event.

The promotion effectively turns token ownership into a leaderboard competition, encouraging investors to accumulate more coins to maintain their rank among the largest holders.

However, the arrangement includes a notable caveat: the event coincides with the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, creating uncertainty about whether Trump will attend in person.

Bitcoin rallies above US$72,000

Bitcoin climbed past US$72,000 at one point Friday (March 13), extending a rebound that has unfolded despite persistent geopolitical anxiety tied to the Middle East conflict. The digital asset briefly reached US$72,482 before settling slightly lower around US$72,200 during early US trading.

The rally followed a sharp sell-off earlier in the month when the outbreak of fighting involving Iran triggered a wave of risk-asset liquidation.

The conflict continues to weigh on global markets as Iran signals it may keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, threatening disruptions to global oil shipments.

Higher energy prices could amplify inflation pressures and delay interest-rate cuts, creating a difficult macro backdrop for speculative assets. Even so, Bitcoin has drawn fresh institutional interest, with US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds heading toward a third consecutive week of net inflows.

Trump family crypto venture creates US$5 million “Super Node” tier

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded by Trump and members of his family, is offering high-net-worth investors privileged access to its internal team through a new token-locking program.

Investors who commit roughly $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for six months can qualify for “Super Node” status, which includes preferential access to the firm’s business development executives for partnership discussions.

The program was approved by token holders in a governance vote that the company said passed with overwhelming support. Participants must stake roughly 50 million WLFI tokens and keep them locked for 180 days to qualify. Those who take part in governance votes can also earn a 2 percent yield paid in WLFI tokens.

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