Why Bitcoin’s $72k breakout started before Trump’s ceasefire post in the craziest trading day in yearsTrump threatened catastrophe, but oil and Bitcoin were already telling a different story.
Happy Wednesday!Bitcoin surged past $72K in a wild after-hours breakout ahead of Trump’s last-minute Iran ceasefire announcement, defying oil’s earlier spike above $100 and dramatic rhetoric of catastrophe, while now clinging near $68K post-deadline amid lingering shipping risks; XRP buyers, meanwhile, face mounting losses turning rebounds into sell-offs. Explore the full stories below. The global crypto market cap is $2.43 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $126.61 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $71,326.08, and BTC market dominance is 58.8%. The price of Ethereum is $2,213.37, and ETH market dominance is 11.0%. The best-performing sector is Virtuals, which gained 9%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Extreme Fear (17). π° Top NewsWhy Bitcoin’s $72k breakout started before Trump’s ceasefire post in the craziest trading day in yearsTrump threatened catastrophe, but oil and Bitcoin were already telling a different story. Bitcoin clings to $68,000 as Trump’s final Iran deadline expires at 8 PM EST and oil screams higherWith shipping chokepoints in play, the next escalation could turn this “stable” range into a sudden cliff move. XRP losses are forcing late buyers out, turning every bounce into a new sell zoneXRP’s underwater late buyers dump to stop the pain while the token’s early holders can still trim into strength. The Institutional Playbook, 3 Must-Read GuidesBuilt for institutions, not hype, The Institutional Playbook is CryptoSlate’s three-part guide, in partnership with WhiteBIT, on scaling crypto through execution, compliance, liquidity, and real-world infrastructure. π️ More News
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