Bitcoin tops $72K after $280M liquidation targets bears: Will the ‘fragile truce’ hold?
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.
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The cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally in shares of travel and retail giants Wednesday, on hopes that a break from surging fuel prices would help businesses manage costs and calm anxious consumers.
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Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDZkODAtZjMxNy03NDAwLWFiMDItZmRmZmZlYjM3Mjc5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.</p>
Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.
Iran is weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report
Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDZkN2EtNDQxNi03ZWRlLThhNTctYjQ3NGNhNjJhYzg4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.</p>
MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjY0YzEtZDQ4ZS03N2E3LWJlNTMtYTUzOWJjZTljYzAyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.</p>
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Zcash leads US–Iran ceasefire rally with 30% gains: ZEC price bull trap?
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAyNTEtYTlmMS03NTVkLWJjYjEtYWI2NDFmNjhjYmZj.jpg" alt="Zcash leads US–Iran ceasefire rally with 30% gains: ZEC price bull trap?" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>ZEC's latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks.</p>
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