What happened: Digital gold is outperforming thanks to Saylor's STRC, while Polymarket got one of the world's most powerful surveillance firms to watch its markets.
Cross-source context: CoinDesk highlights bTC trades near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war keeps markets cautious, while AI tokens outperform on strong retail demand. The Block highlights bitcoin steadied as options traders increased bets on a move back to $80,000, with markets balancing a cooling February inflation print. Bloomberg highlights uS stocks advanced Tuesday as investors buy the dip, signaling confidence in the markets even as Iran war tensions escalate.
What to watch next: movement around outperforms, morning.

