$BTC The crypto market is moving higher today even as global tensions rise due to the US-Iran conflict. Bitcoin has finally broken above the important $74,000 resistance, while the total crypto market cap climbed to around $2.51 trillion
Several altcoins are also posting strong gains. LayerZero (ZRO) led the rally with nearly 13% growth, while Bonk jumped about 8%. Other major gainers include Zcash, Pepe, River,
$ETH Ethereum, and Aave, each rising more than 6%.
$TRUMP Interestingly, this rally is happening while many global stock markets are under pressure. Asian indices such as Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite fell around 0.7%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped about 0.4%. Meanwhile, US stock futures are slightly positive, with the Dow, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 showing modest gains
There are a few key reasons behind crypto’s strength. One major factor is the growing belief among investors that Bitcoin can act as a hedge during geopolitical crises. As tensions increase, traditional markets become uncertain, and some capital shifts toward crypto.
Another reason is the capital rotation from gold into Bitcoin. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have reportedly attracted over $1.3 billion in inflows this month, while gold ETFs like SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) have seen withdrawals for two straight weeks. At the same time, Ethereum and Solana funds have also recorded fresh inflows.
The rally may also be happening because the war news was already priced in. Crypto prices dropped before the conflict escalated, so some investors are now buying the dip.
Market sentiment is also improving. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has recovered from extreme fear (10) to around 41, showing that panic in the market is fading
However, some analysts warn this move could still be a dead-cat bounce, meaning a temporary recovery before another potential drop.
Going forward, the market will closely watch the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Economists expect rates to remain between 3.50% and 3.75%, but the Fed’s tone on inflation and future policy could strongly influence crypto prices
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