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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.

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.

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Altcoin season in 2026 remains uncertain as key conditions for a strong rally have not yet fallen into place. The main reasons are weak Bitcoin momentum and unclear global economic conditions.

A crypto market analyst, Virtual Bacon, has cautioned that it may not be the right time to buy or hold altcoins, as current conditions do not support a strong rally. He explained that altcoins usually perform well only when Bitcoin is clearly rising. 

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The current market uncertainty is producing unexpected results, as Ethereum is gaining significant momentum despite being down 55% from its previous all-time high (ATH). Ethereum is adapting into a phenomenon with three major reasons hyping the asset up, making it more popular and central than Bitcoin’s at present. What is up with Ethereum these days, and why is it gaining central attention? Let’s find out.Also Read: 54% of Americans Say Their Finances Are Worse, Highest on RecordEthereum: 3 Bullish ReasonsSource: CNBCAccording to Leon Waidmann, head of research at Lisk, Ethereum’s mainnet has hit a record transaction of 3.62M. What’s more striking is the fact that this number was achieved in a single day, making ETH a significant market player right now. ETH daily transactions have been trending since November 2025, with Waidmann outlining how Ethereum’s L1 activity is gaining supreme popularity steadily.“3.62M transactions in a single day. First time ever above 3.0M. Daily transactions have been trending up since November 2025. Baseline shifted from ~1.5M to ~2.5M over 6 months. A new ATH is set for April 12, 2026. Combine the above data with the 284k new users in Q1 and the record stablecoin supply, and the picture is clear. Ethereum L1 activity is not slowing down. It is growing steadily.”Ethereum mainnet just hit a new all-time high in transaction count! 📈3.62M transactions in a single day. First time ever above 3.0M.🔹 Daily transactions trending up since November 2025🔹 Baseline shifted from ~1.5M to ~2.5M over 6 months🔹 New ATH set on April 12, 2026… pic.twitter.com/CsNlwRNuV2— Leon Waidmann (@LeonWaidmann) April 13, 2026In addition to this, notable crypto analyst Crypto Patel has also tweeted a similar bullish setup for ETH. The expert noted how ETH is currently projecting a rainbow pattern, which, if manifested the right way, may end up improvi

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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.
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.



Exchange reserves drop Meanwhile, exchange reserves have now fallen to around 2.68 million BTC. The decline has been steady since early 2025, when reserves were still above 3.0 million BTC. It’s only 

Exchange reserves drop

Meanwhile, exchange reserves have now fallen to around 2.68 million BTC. The decline has been steady since early 2025, when reserves were still above 3.0 million BTC. It’s only sped up since.



Fewer coins on exchanges means fewer coins available to sell in the market. If buying demand returns while reserves remain this low, the story will flip quickly—especially with short positioning already high.



Exchange reserves drop Meanwhile, exchange reserv

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Bitcoin whales just bought the most BTC since 2013 so why is the price stuck

Bitcoin whales just bought the most BTC since 2013 so why is the price stuck below $80,000?

Whales quietly drain exchange supply as ETFs and treasuries test how Bitcoin behaves in a thinner, more fragile market.

Bitcoin has spent much of 2026 moving between recovery attempts and macro shocks, yet one part of the market has kept moving in a single direction.

Large holders have been buying.

On April 16, Bitfinex highlighted CryptoQuant data showing whales accumulated 270,000 BTC over the previous 30 days, the largest buying spree since 2013, while exchange reserves fell to their lowest level since December 2017.

That combination carries more weight than usual, pointing to a market where available supply is thinning beneath the surface, even while price remains far below the October 2025 all-time high of $126,198.

As of press time, CryptoSlate's Bitcoin data page shows BTC trading near $74,500, up 0.9% over 24 hours, 3.3% over seven days, and 0.7% over 30 days. Market capitalization stands near $1.5 trillion, and 24-hour volume is just above $41.2 billion.

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Bitcoin Bitcoin, Ethereum Ethereum, and the broader crypto market fell on Sunday after negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials failed to produce a peace agreement. Bitcoin dropped around 2.6% 

Bitcoin Bitcoin, Ethereum Ethereum, and the broader crypto market fell on Sunday after negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials failed to produce a peace agreement.
Bitcoin dropped around 2.6% over the past 24 hours, trading near $71,093, after briefly touching lows close to $70,600. Ethereum declined about 3.6%, while XRP and Solana also posted losses of 2% and 3.25% respectively. The GMCI 30 index, which tracks the top 30 cryptocurrencies, fell roughly 2.5%.
Market sentiment turned risk-off after reports that extended talks in Islamabad—lasting over 20 hours—ended without progress. U.S. officials stated that Iranian representatives refused to accept proposed terms, while Iranian media blamed “unreasonable demands” from Washington.
The breakdown in diplomacy came shortly after brief optimism triggered by a proposed ceasefire timeline, which had supported a short-lived rally in risk assets. However, investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over whether a broader agreement could be reached.
Adding to market pressure, geopolitical tensions intensified after reports that the U.S. ordered heightened naval pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, raising concerns about further escalation in the Middle East.
Despite the short-term volatility, some analysts argue that the broader market structure and institutional interest in crypto remain intact, suggesting that recent moves are driven more by macro uncertainty than fundamental weakness.
Bottom line:
Geopolitical breakdowns are once again driving volatility across crypto markets, with investors reacting sharply to escalating U.S.–Iran tensions.


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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Clarity Act's stablecoin yield language pushed back; ban on idle balances st

Clarity Act's stablecoin yield language pushed back; ban on idle balances still intact
The anticipated release of the latest language on stablecoin rewards in the Clarity Act has been pushed back.

A source familiar with the discussions told The Block that the latest text reflects previous language that bans rewards on idle stablecoin holdings.

The anticipated release of the Clarity Act's latest text on stablecoin yield appears to have been pushed back to next week and beyond.

According to a Politico report, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said the draft will likely not be released this week, saying that he wants clarity on the timing of the upcoming Banking Committee markup before publishing the text to the public.

A source familiar with the matter also told The Block that the text won't be released this week, and that the legislative team continues to meet with bank trade associations and crypto companies.

The source also confirmed that the draft currently reflects prior language that would ban rewards on idle stablecoin holdings in accounts, while allowing yield on activity like transactions. It would be difficult to make substantive changes to the text at this point, according to the source.

Tillis has been working with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) to develop language in the Clarity Act to end the long-standing debate on whether cryptocurrency companies should be allowed to pay interest on idle stablecoin balances.

The Republican senator previously told Politico that he aims to release the draft text on stablecoin yield this week to resolve the dispute, which has delayed the bill well beyond the initial end-of-2025 timeline.




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