MiddleEast

1. Ceasefire Calms the Storm
Markets rallied today after a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold, relieving geopolitical pressure on oil supplies and risk assets. Oil prices stabilized, lifting investor sentiment across both equities and cryptocurrencies.
2. Bitcoin Approaches $107 K
Bitcoin ($BTC ) surged past $107,000, approaching its previous all-time high (~$108.8 K) amidst the broader rally. The catalyst? Renewed risk-on appetite, supportive macro forces, and institutional investments (wallets like spot ETFs maintaining strong inflows).
3. Crypto Stocks Outperform
Equity stocks tied to crypto, namely Coinbase and Robinhood, posted strong gains (+7% and +4%, respectively), outpacing broader indices, as enthusiasm for crypto rebounds.
4. Options and On‑Chain Insight
Options Flow: Bitcoin’s $14 billion options expiry saw a spike in put-call ratio—signaling caution—but overall flows remain bullish in the near term.DeFi Health: High-risk DeFi loans have fallen by $242 million over two weeks, suggesting reduced liquidation risk—a positive sign for stability.
5. Crypto Treasury Moves
Metaplanet issued $515 million in equity to support ventures, including bitcoin exposure.The Blockchain Group raised $4.8 million in an at‑market equity issuance as part of its $BTC treasury strategy.Green Minerals, an Oslo deep-sea mining firm, bought its first $BTC ($420,000), signaling broader corporate adoption.
6. Powell in the Spotlight
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress—both the House and upcoming Senate sessions—is set to shape market expectations  . Powell cautioned against early rate cuts, emphasizing patience until clearer impacts on inflation emerge.
What’s at stake: Investors are watching closely to see if Powell’s tone shifts toward dovish guidance, which could spur a stronger crypto rally—or remains cautious, potentially cooling recent highs.
Market Outlook
Bitcoin trajectory: If it holds above $107,000 and breaks past the $108.8 K resistance, a fresh high could be imminent.Macro support: The ceasefire initially gave markets a boost, but Powell’s testimony and U.S. rate policy could become the next key driver.Risks: Escalating geopolitical tensions, dovish Fed signals cooling off, or shifts in institutional flows could cap near-term gains.
In Summary
A geopolitical ceasefire has triggered a broad risk-on rally, sending Bitcoin toward the $107 K milestone. Institutional flows, strong DeFi fundamentals, and rising corporate BTC treasuries add fuel. Yet, all eyes remain on Powell’s forthcoming remarks, which may be the next turning point. Sustaining above key technical levels could bring Bitcoin back toward ATH territory—with fresh highs potentially within reach.

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