Bitcoin reclaims $78K as Trump says Hormuz is open—crypto risk premium compresses

Bitcoin reclaimed $78K as Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open, lifting crypto’s value above $2.7T. How a shrinking geopolitical risk premium is moving BTC and major altcoins.

Rep. Sheri Biggs reports second six‑figure buy of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as BTC bounces

Rep. Sheri Biggs disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF—her second in a year—highlighting political adoption as bitcoin rebounds.

Rep. Sheri Biggs Boosts Bitcoin Exposure With Up to $250K in BlackRock’s IBIT

Rep. Sheri Biggs (R‑SC) disclosed a March 4 buy of up to $250K in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, adding to a July stake, as she backs pro-crypto bills and faces STOCK Act scrutiny.

Bitcoin Snaps Seven-Month Downtrend—Here’s the Confirmation That Actually Matters

BTC popped 2.7% and cleared a seven-month resistance line as oil sank on Middle East de-escalation. Odds now favor $84K before $55K—yet true trend confirmation still hangs on key signals.

US Moves Seized Bitfinex Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, Stirring Market Signal Debate

The U.S. moved 8.2 BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime, a small transfer that may signal operational testing or a sale—while 94,000 seized BTC remains untouched.

Strategy Jumps 10% as Bitcoin Reclaims Cost Basis; $60.5B Treasury Flips Green

Cooling Mideast tensions pushed Bitcoin to ~$77.2K, lifting Strategy’s $60.5B, 781K BTC stack above its $75,577 cost basis and sending shares up 10% to $164.

Bitcoin’s Deeply Negative Funding Meets $80K Test: Squeeze Fuel or Trap Near $76K?

Bitcoin nears $76K while funding rates hit year highs on the negative side. $80K is the line to flip shorts; options skew and geopolitics keep a bull trap on the table.

Bitcoin Jumps to $77K as Iran Reopens Hormuz; Oil Slides and U.S. Stocks Set Records

Risk appetite rebounded after Iran said commercial traffic can pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz during a 10-day ceasefire, sending Bitcoin to $77.4K and oil down 11%.

Bitcoin brushes $76K as ETF bid returns, yet fear-driven profit-taking keeps the rally brittle

BTC pushed toward $76K on stronger ETF demand and record equities, but fragile sentiment, macro uncertainty, and fast profit-taking still cap conviction in the move.

Cato says U.S. Bitcoin tax design undercuts everyday payments

A Washington think tank argues U.S. bitcoin tax rules are too complex, discouraging daily crypto payments even as adoption grows. Here’s why the framework misaligns with real-world use.