Binance Market Update (2026-03-18)

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.54T, up by 1.43% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $73,399 and $74,894 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $74,172, down by -0.13%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ENJ, ANKR, and CHR, up by 49%, 29%, and 17%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Hyperliquid Surpasses Cardano in Market Capitalization Connecticut Suspends Bitcoin Depot's License Over Excessive Fees AI TRENDS | Chinese Stocks Surge on Nvidia's AI Optimism Microsoft Considers Legal Action Over Amazon and OpenAI Deal Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani Assassinated, Iranian Media Reports China Imposes Restrictions on Meta's Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Federal Reserve Faces Internal Debate Over Rate Cuts Amid Energy Concerns Ethereum Governance App Tally to Wind Down Operations SEC Clarifies Crypto Asset Classification, Excludes Most from Securities Definition Japan PM Takaichi Navigates Diplomatic Challenges with U.S. President Trump Market movers: ETH: $2329.4 (+0.28%) BNB: $674.57 (-0.04%) XRP: $1.5243 (+0.25%) SOL: $94.27 (-0.41%) TRX: $0.3025 (+0.27%) DOGE: $0.09984 (-1.15%) WLFI: $0.102 (-1.92%) ADA: $0.2901 (+1.04%) U: $0.9996 (-0.01%) WBTC: $73970.37 (-0.22%) Top gainers on Binance: ENJ/USDT (+49%) ANKR/USDT (+29%) CHR/USDT (+17%)