Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $65,301 on June 16, 2026, dropping 1.4% despite positive global market reactions to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). The decline triggered $81 million in derivatives liquidations, reflecting short-term volatility. However, blockchain analytics firm Santiment suggests the MoU could lead to a sustained capital rotation into Bitcoin as geopolitical stability reduces risk premiums, potentially supporting a longer-term bull market. Meanwhile, traditional markets and oil prices reacted differently, with equities mostly stable and oil prices falling due to expected resumed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rick Rieder, Blackrock's CIO of Global Fixed Income, stated on June 15, 2026, that he believes bitcoin will go "considerably higher" over the long term despite its recent price drop of about 50% from its peak. Blackrock maintains a moderate bitcoin e...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin dropped about 2% as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Bitcoin remains above $65,000 despite a Bank of Japan rate hike tightening global liquidity. Data shows over 100,000 tr...
BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term growth potential despite competition from AI stocks, income-focused investments, and credit markets. He highlighted that Bitcoin is competing for investor capital with fast-growin...
Solana (SOL) surged about 7% over two days, leading altcoin gains amid easing U.S.–Iran tensions that improved risk sentiment across global markets. The rally was driven by macro factors rather than Solana-specific news, with trading volume rising 24...
Solana (SOL) has gained 13% in the past week, nearing a key resistance level at $77 amid easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices. The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and new chairman's stance on interest rates will be crucial for SOL's nex...
