Macro
Bitcoin decouples from S&P 500 as oil, yields, and dollar pressure stocks
BTC’s break from stocks now depends on whether buyers can absorb oil, yield, and dollar pressure at the same time.
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Oil tanker attacked after falling for crypto scam granting fake Strait of Hormuz safe passage
Oil tanker shot at after crew followed bogus crypto clearance to cross Strait of Hormuz, exposing new twist in maritime scams.
Politics
Iran calls out “digital oil” trade amid volatile US-Iran ceasefire trading
Iran just turned “digital oil” into a wartime target, and crypto’s role in global markets looks different now.
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Macro
Bitcoin now has just 4 days before ceasefire deadline risks price reversal with Hormuz closed again
Only 8 tankers got through before Hormuz tightened again. Bitcoin now waits for the next count.
Politics
Bitcoin faces critical weekend test as Iran closes Strait after immediately disputing the US narrative on Hormuz deal
Bitcoin’s post-Hormuz rally faces a weekend test as Iran disputes Trump’s deal claims and shipping, oil, and bond risks remain unresolved.
Price Watch
Bitcoin price jumps towards $80,000 after Strait of Hormuz shipping route declared open
BTC's rally triggered heavy short liquidations across the crypto market and strengthened bullish positioning in options and prediction markets.
Macro
Oil prices fall but China trade and US inflation data weakens as Iran contagion spreads – in opportunity for Bitcoin
Vessel traffic through Hormuz fell into single digits in early March as the conflict spread into shipping, fuel, and trade flows with knock-on risks for the macro backdrop behind Bitcoin.
Macro
Bitcoin struggles to hold $71k after failed Iran talks, leaving the rally without full confirmation
Bitcoin is still holding gains, but fading Iran optimism and soft on-chain signals leave the rebound on uncertain footing.
Politics
Bitcoin enters the war as Iran wants ships to pay in BTC to get through Hormuz
The move would push Bitcoin into a live trade chokepoint where sanctions, shipping delays, and market risk collide.
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Politics
Markets called Trump’s bluff before his ceasefire post sent Bitcoin flying: How it unfolded live
Analysis
Bitcoin holds as Trump’s Iran deadline lifts oil and raises risk of a sharper move
Analysis
Bitcoin’s safe haven story breaks as war shock revives $10,000 risk if oil hits $150 a barrel
Macro