The recent momentum Bitcoin (BTC) experienced following U.S.–Iran ceasefire news appears to be waning, with investors seeking substantial developments that could alleviate war-driven economic stress globally. Early today, the cryptocurrency briefly exceeded $76,000 but then fell back into a familiar pattern of volatility observed on Tuesday. This comes after a 10% rise primarily triggered by last week’s ceasefire announcement.
Despite ongoing optimism and President Donald Trump hinting at an impending resolution to the conflict, little progress has been made in restoring oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—a critical passage responsible for 20% of global oil prior to the hostilities. “A mere extension of the ceasefire is insufficient,” stated QCP Capital, a leading digital asset market maker. “Markets are now looking for concrete advancements like restored energy supplies and reduced crude premia, alongside clearer disinflation signals.”
“This situation represents partial normalization rather than a comprehensive recovery,” they added.
Traders are advised to monitor oil prices as indicators of stabilization may first appear in the energy sector. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) recently hovered near its weekly low of $87.50, while Brent crude remained around $90—a level consistent since April 8. The continued drop in Bitcoin and Ethereum’s 30-day implied volatility indexes suggests expectations for imminent progress.
Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE), trading at $0.09853, may experience increased volatility as open futures contracts on these tokens have reached multiweek highs, indicating a surge in demand for leveraged positions that can intensify price fluctuations through liquidations and market instability.
“Solana has notably outperformed the broader market over the past day, attempting to rebound from a crucial long-term support line. However, it has failed to do so consistently for two months,” commented Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro. “A bullish reversal would only be confirmed if prices stabilize above $105, potentially leading to a rise above the 200-week moving average.”
In traditional markets, the MOVE index measuring U.S. Treasury note volatility has receded to 65%, reversing from its war-induced peak of 115% in March—a positive sign for risk assets as stability in U.S. bond markets eases global financial conditions.
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Bitcoin’s hourly price movements since March 31 are depicted in candlestick charts, showing an upward trend from approximately $65,700 to near $76,000. Despite this bullish trajectory with consistently higher lows, the pattern reveals two failed attempts at breaking above $76,000—indicating a potential double-top formation. A fall below $73,300, the low between these peaks, would confirm this pattern and suggest further declines towards $70,000.
Conversely, surpassing $76,000 could attract more traders, bolstering the case for an advance to $88,000.