Bitcoin (BTC) remained above $70,000 following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. Altcoins like ether, solana, and dogecoin rose about 5%, while crypto-linked mining stocks advanced alongside broader equity markets. Analysts say the next move for bitcoin hinges on whether oil prices and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stabilize or worsen. If tensions ease, bitcoin could test the $74,000-$76,000 range; if not, it may fall back toward the mid-$60,000s. 
A new venture capital fund, 5c(c) Capital, is raising $35 million to invest in startups focused on prediction markets, backed by leaders from Polymarket and Kalshi. The fund will target infrastructure and compliance tools rather than exchanges directly.
