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Bitcoin is widely recognized as the pioneering cryptocurrency and continues to hold the top spot in terms of name recognition and market size. Its market capitalization is roughly $1.33 trillion, putting it far ahead of second-place Ethereum with about $233 billion in market cap.

At a basic level, Bitcoin functions as a decentralized digital currency. Instead of relying on a central authority like a bank or government, it runs on a peer-to-peer network of computers. This design lets people transfer value straight to others without using a traditional financial intermediary.

Many investors turn to Bitcoin as a potential hedge against inflation in the U.S. dollar or as a way to branch out beyond conventional investments. Over the past decade, it has posted stunning gains, often outperforming major stock indexes, which has played a big role in its popularity.

At the same time, Bitcoin shares a key trait with other cryptocurrencies-it can be extremely volatile, with frequent and sometimes dramatic price changes.

Current price of Bitcoin for April 17, 2026

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K

The Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping during the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with ships required to follow a designated route established by Iranian authorities, said Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in a Friday statement.

In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026

Bitcoin inched higher toward $77,000 on the news after trading earlier in the $74,600–$75,746 range, while oil prices tumbled. Crude dropped 11.5% to near $84 and Brent declined more than 10% to around $89.


President Donald Trump responded by thanking Iran for the move.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transportation, witnessed a full closure in early March 2026 as tensions escalated between the US and Iran following military actions initiated by the US. The crisis led to the longest period of oil supply disruptions since the 1973 oil embargo, with prices exceeding record highs and severe impacts on global markets.

The latest development comes shortly after Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon following separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

The truce, which began at midnight, halts seven weeks of intense Israeli military action against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and is expected to be followed by direct Israeli–Lebanese talks in Washington next week.

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Analyst Issues Bullish Warning for Bitcoin (BTC)! "Expect This Level Within One or Two Months!"

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC), is trading around $74,600 after a strong week.

Analysts say the rally has stalled ahead of the expiration of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran next week.

However, one analyst predicts that Bitcoin could rise to $125,000 in the coming months.

Speaking to Coindesk, ZeroStack CEO Daniel Reis-Faria stated that perpetual interest rates on Bitcoin are extremely negative, which could trigger a significant price increase.

Noting that Bitcoin's perpetual term funding rates are quite negative, the analyst said, "this indicates that investors are heavily shorting, expecting a decline."

According to the analyst, this increases the likelihood of a sharp short squeeze that could push the Bitcoin price towards $125,000 in the coming months.

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France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift


Europe needs more euro-issued stablecoins and banks across the European Union (EU) countries must explore tokenized deposits, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday, according to Reuters.

The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank.

Lescure expressed support for Qivalis, a group of 12 European banks, including BBVA, ING, UniCredit and BNP Paribas, that are set to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin ‌in ⁠the second half of 2026, in a move they hope will counter U.S. dominance in digital payments.

"That is what we need and that is what we want." Lescure said. "I also strongly encourage banks to further explore the launch of tokenised deposits."

He also said that the relatively small volume of euro-pegged stablecoins compared to dollar-pegged ones was "not satisfactory".

Former Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire spearheaded a strict regulatory stance against privately-issued fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies, saying they “had no place on European soil” and were a threat to “the sovereignty of nations.” And in 2023, La Maire was linked to a EU document revealing the European Commission’s plan to halt stablecoins from becoming widely used in place of fiat currency.

More recently, during a live confrontation with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong over stablecoins and yields, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau warned that stablecoins and tokenized private money could accelerate what he framed as a political threat. “The first threat is privatization of money, and loss of monetary sovereignty,” he added.

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge The Total Altcoin Market Cap is still hovering at support. It has been sitt

The Total Altcoin Market Cap is still hovering at support. It has been sitting here for over 2 months now.

The recent push on $BTC didn't really see the same kind of action on most alts. This is because it is likely primarily bid by Strategy and its $STRC raise. Which obviously benefits Bitcoin the most.




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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K The Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping during the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with sh

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K
The Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping during the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with ships required to follow a designated route established by Iranian authorities, said Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in a Friday statement.
In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.



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