Crypto markets rally as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Crypto markets rally as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailCrypto markets rally as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefireDigital assets spiked as a surprise geopolitical de-escalation triggered $600 million in liquidations, sending Bitcoin toward $73,000 and boosting altcoin demand.By Oliver Knight, Omkar Godbole Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Make preferred on BTC/USD (CoinDesk Data)What to know: Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to approximately $72,700, while ether (ETH) rose 6% to reach $2,250. Despite the gains, analysts note BTC must break $75,000 to escape its current multi-month trading range.Over $600 million in futures bets were liquidated in 24 hours, with bearish short positions accounting for $420 million of the total as the sudden de-escalation reversed the market's downward momentum.Privacy coin zca

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