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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Up Oil Prices, Bitcoin Faces Liquidity Tests from All Sides

As the Middle East situation intensifies, the Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point for oil supply, disrupting tanker transportation. The expected range for crude oil price fluctuations is $70 to $150. Rising oil prices could impact the Bitcoin market, leading to liquidity tightening and increased deleveraging risks. Over the next four weeks, Bitcoin's performance will be influenced by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. If the situation eases, the market may regain risk appetite.

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Approaching $1950, Whales Continue to Reduce Holdings for 90 Consecutive Days

Affected by macroeconomic pressures, Ethereum's price has dropped approximately 1.5%, approaching $1950, facing a seven-month correction. Position adjustments indicate strategic reduction, and market leverage risk has decreased. Analysts believe the correction is driven by the macro environment, and market resilience remains strong. Investors are focusing on future price trends and support levels.

European Banking Union advances euro stablecoin plan, with giants like ING and UniCredit aiming for launch in 2026

The Qivalis alliance, composed of several major European banks, is planning to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin, aiming for a 2026 rollout. The goal is to provide a regulated, localized US dollar stablecoin alternative to enhance cross-border payment efficiency. The project adheres to EU regulatory standards, employs a 1:1 reserve mechanism, and supports 24/7 redemption, promoting the adoption of stablecoins in the market.

The US banking system's unrealized losses reach $306.1 billion, while Bitcoin price remains steady above $66,000.

The US banking system still has a large amount of unrealized securities losses, but the Bitcoin market remains relatively stable with small fluctuations. The FDIC report shows that as of Q4 2025, unrealized securities losses have decreased to $306.1 billion, and three banks are listed as "problem banks." Overall, bank profits are expected to grow, indicating financial stability.

Cryptocurrency panic index drops to 10, hitting an all-time extreme. Is the BTC market approaching a bottom signal?

Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index drops to 10, indicating extreme market panic and weakened investor confidence. Market volatility increases, macroeconomic pressures and negative public opinion drive panic higher. Although historically, low levels of this index often signal market bottoms, if macroeconomic conditions worsen, crypto assets may still face downward pressure.

Rising oil prices suppress expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, strengthening the dollar

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Gate market data, the dollar has strengthened against all major currencies due to rising oil prices prompting swap traders to reduce their bets on the Fed cutting interest rates this year. The market currently expects about 59 basis points of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, down from 61 basis points last Friday. Gareth Berry, a strategist at Sydney's Macquarie Group, said this could be an early signal that the market believes sustained oil price increases will lead to higher inflation pressures in the US, thereby reducing the Fed's willingness to cut rates. Deteriorating risk sentiment has also contributed to the dollar's rise, with S&P 500 futures down 1.5%.