Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.1% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.1% over the past hour as risk sentiment improved after reports that Trump postponed potential Iran strikes for five days, easing immediate geopolitical escalation concerns and helping BTC push higher (CoinDesk). The move also comes alongside a supportive market-structure backdrop after NYSE exchanges removed the crypto options position cap on 11 Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which could facilitate greater derivatives activity around ETF products (Cointelegraph).
Contributing Factors (3)
NYSE exchanges scrap crypto options cap on 11 Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Part of the approved rule changes allows institutions to trade the crypto ETFs as FLEX options, which offer customizable terms like non-standard strike prices and expiration dates.
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Bitcoin surges above $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran strikes for five days
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