Major cryptocurrencies rallied amid rising oil prices linked to the war in Iran.

So, when Bitcoin surges 7.7% over the past 24 hours (as of 4:30 p.m. ET), the market is expected to be up by roughly the same amount. As it happens, that's indeed the case, with the overall market capitalization of all digital currencies surging by 7.5% over the same time frame.

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Bitcoin is once again moving closely in step with US stocks, at just about the worst time for crypto diehards.

Improving sentiment following key geopolitical events over the past week is clearly stoking demand for Bitcoin and other risk assets. Market participants appear to be looking through these military actions toward a brighter future ahead.

The world's largest cryptocurrency has gained about 8% over the last 24 hours, hitting its highest level in a month.

Bitcoin BTC has surged 7% since the start of the month as macro analyst Benjamin Cowen warned this mirrors the “bull trap” pattern that preceded massive sell-offs in every prior midterm cycle. The Midterm Bear Market Playbook Bitcoin is trading roughly 15% below its $87,

The bitcoin price rallied sharply from intra-day lows of $87,100 into the close on Tuesday, surging above $89,400. The bitcoin price rallied sharply into the close on Tuesday, surging above $89,400 after trading as low as $87,100 earlier in the day ...

Transactions on the Bitcoin’s Lightning Network are surging. Experts told DL News that Lightning transactions are getting bigger. That’s because people aren’t using Bitcoin to buy cups of coffee.

U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday.