US-Iran ceasefire lifts Bitcoin to $76k, Ethereum and Dogecoin rally
BTC jumps on ceasefire headlines. Risk-on returns as leverage builds.
US–Iran war headlines keep volatility high, but traders bid up crypto. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin pushed to multi‑month highs as markets priced a fragile truce and potential talks.
BTC reclaimed $72k and extended higher after a two‑week ceasefire and hints of new talks. Sources: Bitcoinist, NewsBTC on the two‑week ceasefire, NY Post on possible talks.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe says the war still drives volatility. He adds the U.S. economy is “sufficiently weak” and the Fed may “start printing money again,” a tailwind for risk assets. Source: van de Poppe on X.
Leverage is building fast. Santiment notes BTC open interest is up 59% in seven weeks, ETH up 45%. They warn crowded leverage can unwind with squeezes. Source: Santiment on X.
Another analyst, Colin, warns a bear‑market bottom may not be in. He argues the February $60k low arrived only four months into a typical 12‑month cycle, and the current drawdown is 53% versus 77% in prior cycles. Sources: Colin on X, context on the October 2025 peak.
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