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23 April 2026 00:20  |

Crypto Strengthens, Sentiment Relieved But Not Yet Safe

Crypto prices showed resilience in the US session on Wednesday (April 22nd), helped by a short-term easing of tensions after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, although peace talks have not yet solidified and an Iran-related blockade continues to loom over shipping flows around Hormuz. The market interpreted this move as a pause that mitigated the risk of imminent escalation, but uncertainty about implementation continues to limit a full-fledged risk-on push.

In recent trading, Bitcoin held around US$78,983 (up about 4.6%) and Ethereum at US$2,394 (up about 4.1%). Altcoins moved more limitedly: XRP around US$1.45, Solana around US$88.26, Dogecoin around US$0.0974, while the post-migration Polygon token (POL) around US$0.094.

Looking ahead, crypto's direction remains headline-driven. If diplomacy fails again and energy risks push oil prices and inflation higher again, the market could quickly shift into risk-off mode. Conversely, if there is certainty about the continuation of negotiations and the normalization of shipping flows, there could be room for strengthening, although volatility is likely to remain high. (Arl)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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