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  • Bitcoin Rises Above $70,800 as Oil Prices Dip Amid Middle East Tensions
    March 20, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $70,800 on Friday, buoyed by a nearly 2% drop in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices following multinational plans to stabilize oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Other major cryptocurrencies like ether (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) recorded modest gains below 1%, trailing BTC's performance. The decline in oil prices comes amid continuing Middle East military tensions and potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil tankers. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell below its 200-day moving average, reflecting rising risk aversion that could impact both equity and crypto markets. Market watchers highlight oil's support near $92 and caution that geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve policy uncertainties continue to create volatility.
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