Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000 Amid Geopolitical Relief
Bitcoin experienced a 3% surge to over $77,000 on April 18, 2026, following a reduction in geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The easing of tensions led to a decline in oil prices and a rise in risky assets like cryptocurrencies. The relief rally was driven by optimism about the potential end of the Israel-Lebanon conflict.
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Topics: Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Price Movement Geopolitical Tensions Oil Prices Strait of Hormuz