- Blockchain is a digital ledger that records every transaction on a public network.
- Once a transaction is recorded, it cannot be changed or deleted.
- It is the foundation of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto markets got hope on April 6 and jumped. Bitcoin surged 3% in 24 hours to around $69,137 and briefly broke $70,000. Ethereum, XRP, and smaller coins all climbed the same wave.
The reason was clear: Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are pushing a 45-day ceasefire between the US and Iran. Less war risk means investors take more risk - including crypto.
Crypto is the riskiest asset. When fear hits, investors sell crypto and buy bonds. When mood shifts to hope, crypto soars fast. A ceasefire announcement flips scared to brave - at least for now.
Bitcoin's jump from $68K to $70K happened in hours - that's what happens when traders cover bets and new buyers jump in. Small coins jumped even higher, showing risk appetite spread everywhere.
The rally flips if war news gets worse. Trump's Tuesday deadline looms. If Iran doesn't back down, crypto could crash back to $65K or lower in minutes.
Crypto trades 24/7 with borrowed money - one news story can trigger mass selling across the market.
Tuesday 8PM ET is critical. Ceasefire confirmed? Bitcoin could hit $72K or $75K. Military action announced? Bitcoin could fall toward $65K.
This is pure headline trading - news hits, prices swing within minutes. Long-term holders buy dips. Quick traders sell spikes. That gap creates the wild swings.
