U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high as bitcoin holds firm around $86,000
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Bitcoin stays near $86,000 as the U.S. dollar hits an 18‑month peak and bond yields rise, testing crypto resilience. Euro weakness stems from France’s fiscal worries and Spain’s political uncertainty, pressuring the currency. The strong dollar supports Bitcoin’s relative appeal, suggesting continued demand for digital assets as a hedge against fiat volatility.
A stronger dollar and rising bond yields are testing bitcoin’s resilience as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro.