Gate News message, April 1, bolstered by a significant cooldown in U.S.-Iran geopolitical risk, U.S. equities’ tech seven giants (Meta, Nvidia, Google, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple) all rebounded across the board today. Among them, Meta and Nvidia led the gains with 6.67% and 5.59%, respectively, while Google, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple rose in tandem by 2.9% to 5.14%, respectively. The easing of the geopolitical situation effectively lowered the global risk premium, prompting capital to flow back into high-beta growth assets.

March 31, US Cross River Bank completed a $50 million funding round, with a valuation exceeding $3 billion. The funds will be used to expand its artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency businesses. The participants were its existing investors, and no new shareholders were introduced.

Gibson Dunn law firm noted that although the joint guidance published by the SEC and CFTC has improved, it still does not fully address industry needs, especially regarding ambiguity in the Howey test and secondary market trading. The authors call on the crypto industry to provide feedback, urging the SEC to clearly define regulatory boundaries and avoid enforcement replacing regulation.

On March 30, gold and silver prices rose to $4,569.26 and $71.271, respectively. The volatility index BVIX edged up, while EVIX edged down. The US dollar against the Chinese yuan and the Japanese yen fell slightly. Europe’s major stock indexes generally rose, and the prices of WTI and Brent crude oil also increased modestly. The Gate platform supports trading of multiple asset classes, enabling the integration of crypto assets with traditional finance.

In March 2026, Trump's suspension of statements regarding energy attacks on Iran triggered significant fluctuations in global markets; however, Iran quickly denied the news, leading to a rapid market reversal. Analysis indicates that the market volatility is related to the early flow of information, demonstrating a trend where low liquidity amplifies fluctuations of policy signals, increasing investment risks.

On March 30, the prices of gold and silver fell to $4,448.19/ounce and $68.664/ounce, respectively. The volatility index for Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a slight increase. The US dollar remained steady against the Chinese yuan and fell against the Japanese yen. Global stock indices generally declined, while international crude oil prices rose.

Gate News reports that on March 30, the probability for the prediction event "Where will the next diplomatic meeting between the US and Iran be held?" on Polymarket quickly rose to 59% for Pakistan this morning, an increase of 21% in 24 hours. Earlier today, Trump stated that he has been conducting indirect negotiations with Iran through a "special envoy" from Pakistan, and that progress is going well.

On March 29, The Kobeissi Letter released an analysis stating that U.S. tech stocks have entered undervalued territory, with the forward price-to-earnings ratio premium of the information technology index reaching a seven-year low, suggesting it may be a good time to buy tech stocks.

The List DAO has released an update on platform X, stating that the $8.6 million loan has been repaid $8.4 million, and all positions have been redeemed at a 1:1 ratio, with no losses to users. Only $26,000 remains unpaid, and relevant users are urged to contact us as soon as possible to complete repayment.