Bitcoin holds above $65,000 as Hormuz supply concerns ease
Cryptocurrency markets and equities rose following reports that Iran and Oman are discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin stabilized above the $65,000 threshold, trading at $65,209, alongside a 0.45% gain in Nasdaq 100 index futures. The upward movement in risk assets followed reports indicating that Iran may reach an agreement with Oman to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, easing broader geopolitical and supply apprehensions.
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena Kovač
Central Banks Desk
Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.
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