Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher

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Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher

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Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher, with investors seeking safe-haven assets amidst market volatility. The Strait of Hormuz reopening optimism has fueled a 5% decline in oil prices, boosting Asian equities and crypto sentiment, as investors shift towards risk-on assets like Bitcoin, driving its price above $77,000.

Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.