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Bitcoin consolidates at $74,000 as stocks continue their exuberant rebound

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BitcoinBTCThe US stock market edged upwards on the news that Iran could be ready to hold another round ceasefire negotiation.

The following are key points.

  • Bitcoin gains as analysts caution that the stock market may have been overly optimistic about geopolitical change.

  • The S&P 500 approaches new all-time highs despite questions over Iran’s uranium enrichment.

  • Bitcoin traders have noted that there are missing elements to confirm a trend shift.

Iran Conflict Lacks “genuine resolution”

TradingView’s data shows that BTC prices have been declining since a certain date. trip to two-month highs Day before

BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The stock market continued to recover on the same day that US President Donald Trump announced China’s decision not to ship weapons to Iran.

“China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – And the World,” The writer wrote in an post Truth Social. 

“This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran.”

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The President of the United States Donald Trump made a reference to ongoing blockade WTI crude fell to an April record low of $90, the Strait of Hormuz is a major global oil entry point.

QCP Capital’s comments were cautious in their assessment of the continuing impact of US-Iran War.

“Equities recovered, oil sold off, and crypto caught a bid. But the more important signal was what failed to confirm the move,” It wrote in its “Market Color” update. 

“Long-end yields barely budged, gold held its levels, and the bond market, which should be front-running an inflation relief trade more aggressively, did not follow through. When oil drops and the 10-year barely twitches, rates are telling you this is a reduction in headline risk, not a genuine resolution.”

CFDs for WTI crude one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

QCP cited Iran’s uranium-enrichment program as an obstacle to easing geopolitical tensions.

“The reason is enrichment. Iran is at 60% enriched uranium, while the US wants levels below 20%. That gap does not close with a framework headline. It closes with a concession Tehran has not signalled it is prepared to make,” Continue reading 

“Previous ceasefires have lasted weeks, while the enrichment issue has remained unresolved since 2015. Markets are trading the former, but the latter still sits at the core of the risk.”

S&P 500 one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

On Monday, the S&P 500 reclaimed its yearly open level, going on to hit local highs of 6,988 on the day, coming within 15 points of new all-time highs.

BTC rate “decision time” due

Bitcoin traders have maintained their earlier skepticism about market strength.

Related: Oil price surges 8% on Iran tensions: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Jelle, the trader, described his latest trip of $76,000 as a “trading” experience. “equal high” You can also find out more about us here. “barely went above” February’s peak.

“Bias remains down, but doubt shorts get a free ride from here,” He added Another of his most recent posts at X.

Daan Crypto Trades predicted, on the other hand, that BTC/USD will soon be facing a crisis. “decision time.”

“Price tapped the $76K high from March and is consolidating in this area currently. Low timeframe grind higher since the start of April which has been making some marginally higher highs and lows,” He summarized X is the number of followers.

BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Daan Crypto Trades/X

QCP is also a price observer “grinding higher,” While warning that the options market was volatile “not confirming a clean breakout.”

“The broader regime has not changed. The Fed is still boxed in, sitting near zero net cuts for the year after the oil shock repriced the easing path, while liquidity conditions remain tight,” The conclusion was reached. 

“This is a geopolitical relief rally, not a macro regime shift. Last week’s trade was to fade the blockade. This week’s question is whether investors should fade the relief.”