Bitcoin surged to $72,700 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week Iran ceasefire, igniting a crypto rally.

Ether gained 6% to $2,250. Over $600 million in futures bets were liquidated, with bearish shorts accounting for $420 million. The sudden de-escalation reversed market momentum.
Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) soared 23%, while MON, ZRO, NEAR, and RENDER also saw strong gains. The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rose 4.9%.
Oil prices dropped, with Brent crude falling to $94 per barrel. Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility fell to 46%, signaling market calm.

Zcash’s encryption model gains traction amid scaling blockchain data. Traders are aggressively chasing short positions, reflected in high perpetual funding rates.

MEXC’s new CEO Vugar Usi plans to expand the exchange into a 'trade everything' platform for retail investors, leveraging viral sentiment trends.
Bitcoin must break $75,000 to confirm a breakout. Analysts watch the ceasefire's duration closely for further market direction.