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title: "Bitcoin tops $78K as Trump eases Iran tensions"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287160121.md"
description: "Bitcoin surged past $78K, rising 6% in trading volume, following Trump's comments on a potential diplomatic resolution with Iran, which increased market risk appetite. Analysts suggest that a breakout above $77,800 could lead to further gains towards $79,000."
datetime: "2026-05-21T05:13:18.000Z"
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# Bitcoin tops $78K as Trump eases Iran tensions

What sparked the rally?: Trump's comments about nearing a diplomatic resolution with Iran boosted risk appetite, sending Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies higher. Market reaction: Bitcoin broke $78K with a 6% rise in trading volume, while Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin also posted gains. Key technical level: Analysts view a clean breakout above $77,800 as a signal for potential acceleration toward $79,000.

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