Bitcoin Surges Above $72,000 as US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Market Rally

Bitcoin surged above $72,000 after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

The ceasefire was brokered by Pakistan's Prime Minister, with formal talks scheduled in Islamabad.

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Crypto markets rallied with Bitcoin up 4.3% and total market cap rising nearly 4%.

Trump demanded the Strait of Hormuz be opened immediately, without limitation including tolls.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation, framing its actions as defensive.

At least two vessels passed through the strait since the ceasefire, but overall traffic remained below pre-war levels.

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Energy markets reacted with WTI crude dropping as much as 16%.

Leavitt called Iranian reporting that traffic was halted false.

The crypto rally was fueled by a massive short squeeze liquidating $654 million in futures positions.

Altcoins outpaced Bitcoin with Zcash surging 23%.

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF began trading on NYSE Arca.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index recovered to 17 from a low of 9.

Analysts warned that a full resolution is needed for a long-term bull cycle.

Resistance between $72,000 and $76,000 could limit upside.

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The ceasefire's fragility added uncertainty to the market.

Social sentiment signaled optimism the conflict might be ending.