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Bitcoin (BTC) is a CRYPTO-listed crypto covered by Valdrans. Last close $65383.65, +1.61% on the day; +1.26% over 1 week, +10.92% over 4 weeks, — over 6 months (prices as of 26 Jul 2026).
- Last close (26 Jul 2026)
- $65383.65
- Today
- +1.61%
- 1 week
- +1.26%
- 4 weeks
- +10.92%
- 6 months
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Coverage of BTC(20)
Iran strikes U.S. bases across Middle East; Hormuz tanker crossings hit May low
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East military escalation, crude oil surging past $100, and a sweep of stronger-than-expected European PMI data.
Brent surges past $100 as Iran rejects ceasefire and Hormuz remains closed
A heavily event-driven overnight session dominated by energy price surge, geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, and broad equity and bond market declines across Asia.
Oil swings from $90 to $80 as Iran signals diplomacy amid Hormuz shutdown
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation and a late diplomatic pivot, with oil whipsawing and European equities recovering from early losses.
Brent climbs to $90.33 as tanker attacks and US strikes intensify
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, and semiconductor sector weakness across Asia.
Iran expands strikes to Syria and Bahrain as Hormuz tensions lift oil
European session dominated by Iran escalation, broad semiconductor selling, and safe-haven flows into gold and bonds; US futures decline ahead of the open.
Iran Hormuz threat drives Brent above $85 for fourth consecutive session
A geopolitically dominated European session with oil prices extending gains on Iran escalation, offsetting steady equity performance and softer US wholesale inflation data.
US strikes Tehran, reinstates Hormuz blockade; oil rises sharply
A consequential overnight session dominated by US military action against Iran, a weak China GDP print, and a major fintech acquisition offer.
Brent tops $85 as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and proposes 20% shipping toll
An active overnight session dominated by fresh US-Iran military escalation and a significant surge in crude oil prices, partially offset by strong China trade data.
Oil surges 5-7% as Hormuz tanker traffic halts amid US-Iran military exchange
A volatile European session dominated by renewed US-Iran military escalation, with crude prices surging and equities stabilising after an initial selloff.
Hormuz shipping near-halted as US strikes Iran for second consecutive day
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, Hormuz shipping disruption, and sharp oil price moves with equity futures under pressure.
Bullard said Warsh may reduce Fed forward guidance, per Marketwatch
Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on 8 July 2026 that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may reduce the central bank's use of forward guidance, according to Marketwatch TOP. No confirmed statement from Warsh or the Federal Reserve Board was included in the reporting.
Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over after strikes on 80 sites
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation, with oil prices surging up to 8%, equity futures falling sharply, and German Bund yields crossing 3%.
US strikes 80+ Iranian targets; Brent surges 3% to $76.58
An active overnight session dominated by US military strikes on Iran and a sharp crude oil rally, with Asian equities broadly under pressure.
Samsung earnings miss triggers chip sell-off; Hormuz tanker attacks lift crude
A volatile European session dominated by Samsung's earnings disappointment, renewed Strait of Hormuz shipping incidents, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
US Treasury-Commerce turf war delays Strategic Bitcoin Reserve implementation
An interdepartmental dispute between the US Treasury and Commerce departments over legal authority to administer the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remained unresolved as of 7 July 2026; Bitcoin rose on 6 July 2026 despite a sale of 3,588 BTC by Michael Saylor's firm.
LNG carrier struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns talks may stall
A volatile overnight session shaped by renewed Hormuz tensions, a sharp Korean equity decline, and conflicting oil price signals from Saudi pricing and Hormuz incidents.
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million; bitcoin fell 4%
MicroStrategy (MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoins between 29 June and 5 July 2026, raising approximately $216 million; bitcoin fell up to 4% following disclosure of the sale. The company's total bitcoin holdings were reduced to 843,775 BTC.
Saudi Arabia cuts crude prices for Asia by most in 26 years
A busy European session dominated by a historic Saudi crude price cut, Ukraine-Russia diplomatic activity, and technology sector positioning ahead of the US open.
Canada approves Pacific coast oil pipeline; TSX energy sector rises
Canada's federal and Alberta governments jointly approved a new Pacific coast oil pipeline on 3 July 2026, with C$150 billion in associated investments announced. The TSX rose on Friday following the announcement, with the energy sector contributing to the gain.
Oil slides toward $60 target as Hormuz traffic normalises and supply builds
A session dominated by oil supply normalisation and divergent European PMI data, with Japanese wages and ECB commentary adding secondary colour.