Bitcoin Catches A Break With US Stocks As BTC Climbs To $72,500

Bitcoin (BTC) reversed its losses after Monday’s Wall Street open as markets digested the newest developments in the US-Iran war. Key points: Bitcoin joins US stocks in a relief bounce despite the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz going ahead. The measures exclude shipping traffic from non-Iranian ports, analysis notes. BTC price perspectives warn of a fresh downward reversal next. Crypto “panic has faded” over Iran Data from TradingView showed BTC price action abruptly heading higher, reaching $72,530 on Bistamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The US blockade of…

Strategy buys $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, holdings top 780K BTC

Strategy, the Virginia-based software company turned Bitcoin treasury vehicle, disclosed on Monday that it bought 13,927 Bitcoin for roughly $1 billion during the period April 6 to April 12 using proceeds generated from its at-the-market (ATM) program. Strategy has acquired 13,927 BTC for ~$1.00 billion at ~$71,902 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 5.6% YTD 2026. As of 4/12/2026, we hodl 780,897 $BTC acquired for ~$59.02 billion at ~$75,577 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/xVKjg2cEVP — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 13, 2026 With the latest purchase, Strategy’s total holdings…

Nigel Farage-Backed Stack BTC Buys £2M in Bitcoin

Stack BTC, an Aquis-listed Bitcoin treasury company chaired by former UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, purchased 2 million British pounds ($2.7 million) worth of Bitcoin on Monday, as Nigel Farage deepens his ties to the firm. According to an April 13 filing, the company purchased 37 Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its treasury strategy at a price of roughly $72,385 per coin and now holds a total of 68.1898 BTC. The purchase follows Farage’s previously disclosed $286,000 equity investment in the company, which has been marketing itself as a way for…

Vance: Geopolitical conflicts are driving oil price volatility, the rise of hype is pushing BTC, ETH, and SOL to all-time highs, and political pressures may accelerate energy resolutions

Key takeaways Geopolitical conflicts are currently having a significant impact on oil prices and market dynamics. Recent market volatility suggests a regime change in the stock market. The rise of hype is notable in the crypto market, with BTC, ETH, and SOL reaching all-time highs. Political pressures may lead to a quicker resolution of the current energy situation. High oil prices can lead to inflation fears, affecting consumer behavior and market sentiment. Stock market indices are at all-time highs, but underlying turmoil suggests potential volatility. SpaceX is perceived as a…

Bitcoin Community Weighs Reports of Hormuz Oil Tanker Fees Payable in BTC

The Bitcoin (BTC) community is discussing the feasibility and implications of the Iranian government accepting BTC for tolls paid by oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane through which about 20% of the global oil supply passes.  The reactions were sparked by a Financial Times report, published on Wednesday, which said that the Iranian government was considering BTC payments for oil tolls to avoid sanctions imposed by the United States. Several conflicting reports have been published since the Financial Times article, which suggest that the tolls…

BTC Targets $88K As Exchange Inflows Drop Under $3 Billion

Mirroring a breakout setup from Q2 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is now eyeing a possible rally toward the $86,000–$90,000 range over the next few weeks. The bullish view is supported by robust Bitcoin whale activity and large BTC inflows to exchanges, which have dropped by $5 billion over the past two months. BTC support cluster at $70,000 builds breakout pressure Bitcoin reached a weekly high of $73,255 on Friday after testing the $72,000 level earlier in the week, with the price compressing between $70,000 and $72,000 over the past four days.…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner sells 80 BTC, holdings drop to 1,794 Bitcoin

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm BitFuFu reported today that it produced 214 BTC in March while selling 80 BTC from its treasury. Total holdings have dropped to 1,794 BTC, valued at approximately $131 million at current market prices. BitFuFu first disclosed its Bitcoin holdings in late 2024 at 1,664 BTC, which later rose to a peak of 1,959 BTC in October 2025 before declining. The company’s chief executive Leo Lu said the sale was in line with its balance sheet management strategy. He noted that the firm maintains its “long-term objective…

Bitcoin Whales Dump $271M In BTC: What May Happen Next?

Data shows Bitcoin (BTC) investors who had held their positions for over seven years took profit last week by selling $271 million in BTC. A similar wave of “OG whale” selling in January coincided with a more fragile market that lacked buyer demand, triggering a sharp dip in the BTC price. Current onchain data reflects a much stronger market where BTC supply absorption and reduced selling may allow Bitcoin to hold its place in the $70,000-$72,000 range. OG Whale BTC supply meets strong absorption Data from Capriole Investments shows that…

What Will Trigger a BTC Price Breakout?

Bitcoin’s (BTC) relief rally to $72,000 appears to be cooling off, but analysts said that the BTC price may “continue rising” in the short term. Key takeaways: Bitcoin must flip the short-term holder realized price at $80,000 into support to confirm the trend change. Spot volume and trading activity must recover to ensure a sustained breakout in BTC price.  Bitcoin must reclaim $80,000 as support Bitcoin’s 8% climb over the last three days to $72,000 saw it reclaim key levels, including the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $68,000, and…

Bitcoin Price Targets $90K as Bulls Buy BTC Aggressively on Binance

Market analysts say Bitcoin’s (BTC) is building up after its 7% rally above $72,000 on Tuesday, with bulls eyeing further gains to $90,000 amid improving macro sentiment.  Key takeaways: BTC price builds a bullish structure after reclaiming $72,000, as a symmetrical triangle breakout targets $90,000. Binance taker buy volume exploded by $2.7 billion in two hours after the US-Iran ceasefire, signaling strong aggressive buying by bulls. BTC price “builds a bullish structure” Bitcoin’s latest rally saw it reclaim key support areas, including the $68,000 zone where the 200-week exponential moving…