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BTC is up 4% and is now trading above the $66,500 level.<\/span><\/li>\n
The rally comes following reports of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bitcoin extends recovery following geopolitical breakthrough<\/h2>\n
Bitcoin (BTC) has surged above $66,600 on Monday after gaining 4% during the previous week, supported by improving global risk sentiment following reports of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n
The easing of geopolitical tensions helped lift risk assets across financial markets, providing additional momentum for Bitcoin\u2019s recovery after weeks of heightened uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n
However, despite the rebound in price, institutional demand remains under pressure, with spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recording another week of net outflows.<\/span><\/p>\n
Investor sentiment improved significantly after officials from both countries signaled progress toward a diplomatic resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that Tehran had finalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), stating that military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, would cease immediately and permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n
On the U.S. side, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he had authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade.<\/span><\/p>\n
Further optimism emerged after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the finalized agreement is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi also indicated that broader negotiations would continue during a proposed 60-day ceasefire period, with sanctions relief and Iran\u2019s nuclear program expected to be key discussion points.<\/span><\/p>\n
The developments have reduced fears of a wider regional conflict, encouraging investors to rotate back into higher-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.<\/span><\/p>\n
Institutional demand continues to weaken<\/h2>\n
Despite improving macro sentiment, institutional flows remain a concern for Bitcoin bulls.<\/span><\/p>\n
Data from SoSoValue shows that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $315.84 million last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of withdrawals since mid-May.<\/span><\/p>\n
The persistent outflow trend suggests that institutional investors remain cautious, even as broader market sentiment improves.<\/span><\/p>\n
Continued ETF selling could limit Bitcoin\u2019s upside potential and increase the risk of renewed volatility if retail demand fails to offset institutional withdrawals.<\/span><\/p>\n
Bitcoin\u2019s technical outlook shows improving momentum<\/h2>\n
The BTC\/USD 4-hour chart has flipped bullish as Bitcoin\u2019s short-term momentum has improved, but the broader trend remains challenged.<\/span><\/p>\n
BTC is currently trading above key support levels after recovering nearly 4% last week. However, the cryptocurrency remains below its major moving averages and a previously broken ascending trendline, indicating that the larger market structure remains bearish.<\/span><\/p>\n
Momentum indicators are beginning to improve. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has turned positive, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed to around 71.<\/span><\/p>\n
While these signals suggest stabilization, they are not yet strong enough to confirm a full trend reversal.<\/span><\/p>\n
If the recovery continues, Bitcoin could surge past the 50-day EMA of $70,704 in the near term. A daily candle close above this level could allow BTC to extend its rally towards the $73,412 (100-day EMA) resistance point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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However, if the bears regain control, the first major support level sits near $64,004. A break below this area could revive bearish pressure and increase the likelihood of a deeper corrective move despite recent signs of stabilization.<\/span><\/p>\n
For now, Bitcoin remains caught between improving macro sentiment and weakening institutional participation.<\/span><\/p>\n
Key takeaways BTC is up 4% and is now trading above the $66,500 level. The rally comes following reports of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin extends recovery following geopolitical breakthrough Bitcoin (BTC) has surged above $66,600 on Monday after gaining 4% during the previous week, supported by improving global<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9894,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-eurozone"],"yoast_head":"\n
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