Bitcoin surged to a near four-week high amid the Hormuz lockdown.

Bitcoin has surged to its highest level in nearly 4 weeks, breaking above $74,694 with a +5.48% gain in the last 24 hours, even as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies with the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz now in effect.

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Market sentiment improved after reports that Iran may be open to resuming peace talks and abandoning uranium enrichment. Risk assets rallied across the board: ETH +8.24%, SOL +5.92%, and several altcoins showing strong green candles. Bitcoin dominance currently sits at 58.64%.

Despite geopolitical tension in one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, BTC is once again proving its “digital gold” status as investors seek safety amid uncertainty.