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US Rallied Bitcoin and Iran Crashed It In a Dramatic 24 Hours for Crypto
Bitcoin fell from $87,000 as UKMTO reported a Hormuz tanker attack. Oil held steady. Here is what the data shows.
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Key points
- BeInCrypto reports Bitcoin started Friday near $84,000, rallied toward $87,000 on weak US jobs data and lower rate-hike odds, then ended flat.
- UKMTO said a tanker master reported a projectile hit in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a small fire and blackout, with no casualties or pollution.
- Crude stayed steady near $93.70 US and $106.30 Brent spot, while Axios reported added US Patriot batteries and a third carrier strike group.
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