Bullish for Bitcoin
Hormuz Blockade Lift Risk-On
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Little coverage in Bitcoin in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of Bitcoin coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bullish argument: The end of the Hormuz naval blockade is seen as an 'all clear' signal, prompting traders to rotate back into risk assets like Bitcoin.
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CoinGape · Published 29 May 2026
Bitcoin Price Surges as Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Blockade Will Be Lifted
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“The Bitcoin price is in the green today, rising above the psychological $74,000 level following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that the U.S. will lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Crypto News · Published 29 May 2026
Bitcoin snaps back to $74,000 as Trump ends Hormuz naval blockade
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“On Friday, traders treated the end of the blockade as an all clear signal to rotate back into risk, unwinding some of the 'war premium' that had built up in both crude and crypto options markets, with Bitcoin spot leading the bounce.”
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