Bitcoin News – March 18, 2026 1. Bitcoin achieves 8 co days of gains The Fed keeps rates steady and Bitcoin shows resilience near $74,000. Analysts debate whether a true decoupling from traditional markets is beginning or if it’s only temporary. 2. Saylor Academy is now officially Saylor University Florida Department of Education grants university status to Saylor Academy, founded by Michael Saylor. It provides 100% tuition-free world-class higher education in Bitcoin, economics, business and more. Already over 2.8 million students enrolled globally, continuing its mission of universal, barrier-free access to knowledge with no tuition costs. 3. Citigroup sharply cuts 12-month price targets for BTC and ETH The bank cites slow progress in U.S. crypto legislation as the main reason, increasing caution among institutional investors. 4. SEC and CFTC clarify: most digital assets are not securities New regulatory guidance introduces clear token categories and specifies federal law application, reducing uncertainty across the crypto ecosystem. 5. MicroStrategy nears surpassing BlackRock’s Bitcoin holdings Thanks to aggressive multi-billion dollar purchases, Strategy positions itself as a potential “Bitcoin central bank” and key driver of institutional demand.