The closure of the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical risks, potentially 
driving oil prices up and complicating diplomatic resolutions.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with US

The US troop withdrawal may embolden Russian aggression, challenging NATO&#8217;s 
deterrence and increasing the risk of military escalation.
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Germany warns US troop withdrawal may weaken NATO deterrence against Russia

Bitcoin is undergoing a notable transformation as shifting market conditions 
redefine how the asset behaves and is valued. Once dominated by retail 
speculation and predictable halving-driven cycles, BTC is now entering a more 
mature phase shaped by broader financial forces. How The Bitcoin Structure Is 
Shifting Beyond Halving Narratives Bitcoin is approaching a critical 
inflection point where its market structure could shift decisively. A KOL 
manager and advisor known as BitBull on X has stated that the short-term 
holder Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio is currently hovering 
around 1.0, a historically important level that reflects whether recent buyers 
are in profit or under pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Show Signs Of 
Exhaustion Around $78,000 — What’s Next? According to BitBull, when the MVRV 
remains below 1.0, it typically signals that most short-term holders are under 
pressure and rallies struggle. In every previous cycle, the real move began 
only after the MVRV reclaimed and held above 1.0, which is when selling 
pressure starts to fade, and momentum begins to build on the upside. At the 
same time, BTC price is attempting to reclaim the short-term holder realized 
price, another key on-chain level that often acts as a dividing line between 
weak and strong market structure. However, if MVRV reclaims and holds above 
1.0 and the price breaks the short-term holder realized price, it usually 
marks a shift from a weakening structure to a stronger trend-driven market. 
Currently, BTC is very close to that point. Daily Close Above Resistance Could 
Shift Market Momentum The Bitcoin price is sitting at a critical inflation 
point that could define its next major move. Top KOL on Tradingview and CMC, 
known as Cryptorphic on X, highlighted that the price is currently testing a 
well-established resistance zone around $80,000, an area that has previously 
acted as a strong barrier. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $125,000: Arthur Hayes 
Says The Setup Is Turning Bullish This makes the current setup particularly 
important, and a clean daily close above the region would signal a weakening 
of bearish momentum pressure and potentially open the path for continued 
upside expansion. However, the structure isn&#8217;t fully convincing, and the BTC 
price is slowly grinding into resistance without strong follow-through. At the 
same time, volume is declining even as the price pushes higher and prints 
higher highs. This type of divergence between price action and participation 
often signals weakening momentum behind the move, increasing the likelihood of 
either a rejection or a short-term pullback. That&#8217;s why this level represents 
a key decision point. Furthermore, if buyers step in with strong volume and 
push the price firmly above resistance, it could confirm a breakout and shift 
momentum in favor of the bulls. On the other hand, if it fails to break 
through convincingly, it may result in another rejection from the resistance. 
In this structure, the daily close is the key signal because BTC’s behavior 
here will determine the next move. Featured image from Getty Images, chart 
from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin Nears Structural Shift Amid Changing Market Conditions — What This Means

DTCC has formed a tokenization working group for U.S. markets and tapped Ondo 
alongside BlackRock, Goldman, JPMorgan, Circle, and others to help design how 
equities and Treasuries move on-chain. The Depository Trust &amp; Clearing 
Corporation has launched an industry working…

Ondo joins DTCC tokenization working group for U.S. markets

Zelensky&#8217;s military reforms suggest a prolonged conflict, impacting market 
expectations and reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire.
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Zelensky unveils military reforms, signals extended Ukraine conflict

SEC delays prediction market ETFs as Bitwise, Roundhill, and GraniteShares 
seek approval for election and recession funds.
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contracts to retail appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with US

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