{"id":70165,"date":"2026-03-25T05:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wintermute-crypto-news-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T05:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:22:44","slug":"wintermute-crypto-news-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wintermute-crypto-news-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Wintermute \u2013 Crypto News Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b>
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Crypto<\/span> Rallies as Bitcoin<\/span> Surges Past $70K While Gold<\/span> Sees Historic Decline<\/h2>\n

Crypto<\/span> markets staged a sharp recovery at the start of the week, with bitcoin<\/a> reclaiming the $70,000 level as easing geopolitical tensions lifted risk sentiment. The move followed a temporary pause in U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, which helped cool oil prices and reduce inflation<\/span> fears.<\/p>\n

Wintermute\u2019s latest market outlook<\/a> noted that bitcoin<\/a> rose from the low $68,000 range to trade above $70,000, briefly approaching $71,000. The rebound came after a volatile<\/span> week in which the asset had fallen roughly 3.4%, pressured by rising oil prices and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance.<\/p>\n

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The Federal Reserve<\/a> held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, but its outlook remains firm. Most policymakers now expect little to no rate cuts through 2026.<\/p>\n

Geopolitics remains the key driver. Last week, disruptions in the Middle East pushed Brent crude above $112, its highest level in years. The spike fueled inflation<\/span> concerns and weighed on global markets. However, the latest pause in hostilities has eased some of that pressure, with oil prices falling and risk appetite returning.<\/p>\n

Ethereum<\/a> stood out during the turbulence, with investors appearing drawn to ethereum\u2019s staking<\/span> yield, especially in a high-rate environment. In contrast, bitcoin ETFs<\/span> saw short-term outflows during last week\u2019s selloff, though overall flows remain stable.<\/p>\n

Gold<\/span>, often seen as a safe haven, moved in the opposite direction. The metal dropped more than 10%, marking its worst weekly performance in over four decades. A stronger U.S. dollar and forced liquidations contributed to the decline.<\/p>\n

Wintermute noted that \u201cThe macro ceiling has shifted. Trump\u2019s five-day pause temporarily lowers the geopolitical risk premium in oil markets and resets positioning into the March 27 options expiry.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, Global Markets Respite After Trump Postpones Iran Strike<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump’s easing of tensions regarding Iranian\u2026<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, Global Markets Respite After Trump Postpones Iran Strike<\/h3>\n

Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump’s easing of tensions regarding Iranian\u2026<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, Global Markets Respite After Trump Postpones Iran Strike<\/h3>\n

Read Now<\/a><\/div>\n

Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump’s easing of tensions regarding Iranian\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Looking ahead, the market\u2019s direction will depend on developments in the Middle East. If oil prices stabilize and shipping routes normalize, bitcoin<\/a> could retest the $74,000 to $76,000 range. However, renewed disruptions may push prices back toward the mid-$60,000 levels.<\/p>\n

For now, crypto<\/span> markets are responding quickly to shifts in global risk sentiment, highlighting their growing sensitivity to macroeconomic and geopolitical events.<\/p>\n

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