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Bitcoin Surges Past $72K on US-Iran Ceasefire; ETH Jumps 12%
It’s been a turbulent start to 2026 for Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market, with price action reflecting broader market caution amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. BTC entered April trading near $66,850, one of its weakest opening quarters in years, with little to excite investors against a backdrop of mounting concerns. Bearish sentiment peaked around April 2, the market's most pessimistic level since February, with King Crypto slipping toward its 2026 lows before bouncing off support at $65,650. Since then, sentiment has shifted sharply. BTC rallied more than 3.5% on Monday, briefly topping ... (full story)
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From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 8, 2026|24 comments
The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change! There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear “Dust.” It is now, and has been, under very exacting Satellite Surveillance (Space Force!). Nothing has been touched from the date of attack. We are, and will be, talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran. Many of the 15 points have already been been agreed to. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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