Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73K as US Starts Clearing Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Key Insights:

• Bitcoin price surpasses the mark of 73,000, and the U.S. starts clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which eased geopolitical tensions.
• CENTCOM validates naval operations to open a major oil route as markets are responding to better chances of stability in international trade flows.
• Ted Pillows flags divergence when IGV reaches new lows as Bitcoin remains strong, casting doubt on whether equities indicate the next move in BTC.

Bitcoin price was again trading above the price of $73,000 on Saturday, as the market sentiment was improving after new geopolitical events in the Middle East.

This action comes after U.S. troops began operations to sweep the Strait of Hormuz, a key international oil shipping route that had been limited, despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $73,000 Amid US-Iran Peace Talks

According to TradingView data, Bitcoin price has recovered after dropping to an intraday low of approximately $72,556.34 and returned to the highs. At press time, the BTC price stood at $73,460.21 on Saturday, April 11.

The recovery was accompanied by the U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) assuring that it was preparing to reestablish safe passage through the strategic waterway.

Bitcoin Price Chart | Source: TradingView

In a message posted through the X, CENTCOM reported that naval forces had already started working in the area. The amendment comprised the passing of guided-missile destroyers through the strait.

It represents the beginning of operations to eliminate explosive threats to major shipping routes.

It comes after previous disturbances, as Iran allegedly planted mines during the six-week war. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated:

Impact On Global Markets

The move should relieve congestion in the global energy markets that had reacted negatively to limited traffic in one of the most important oil chokepoints.

In recent weeks, there has been a decline in activity in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a two-week ceasefire. On the other hand, the global market focus has been shifted to the Bitcoin (BTC) price.

Maritime safety concerns had made the shipping volumes low, leading to volatility in the oil prices. Market participants are viewing the recent U.S. move as a step towards normalization. Historically, such events have supported risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies, as the Bitcoin price is rallying.

Alongside the military action, there are diplomatic activities which continue. The U.S and Iranian leaders are in the process of negotiating in Pakistan with the view of terminating the war.

Although there has not been official confirmation of a breakthrough, expectations around a resolution have strengthened recently. It further supports the crypto market rally.

What’s Next for Bitcoin Price?

Amid these developments, analysts are also looking at attention to cross-market signals. Crypto analyst Ted Pillows pointed out a difference between the Bitcoin (BTC) price and the software equity sector, specifically the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV).

Correlation Between Bitcoin Price and IGV | Source: Ted Pillows, X

According to Pillows, “Software ETF $IGV made a new yearly low this week. Meanwhile, $BTC is still up 20% from its Feb bottom.” He added, “Over the past 5 years, Bitcoin and IGV have very closely mimicked each other.”

The Bitcoin price chart shared by Pillows spotlights this relationship. The IGV is followed in the upper panel, and the uptrend is maintained but then crashes into lower levels, which is identified by a red-colored fall.

The lower panel illustrates a similar historical pattern of Bitcoin price. It includes an upward trend, a consolidation around the local highs, and then a steep correction period.

Nonetheless, there is a major deviation in the latest price movement. While IGV has steadily dropped to continue, registering new annual lows, Bitcoin price has leveled off and started to climb.

The BTC price has created a rounded base pattern as shown by the curved marking on the chart. This implies that Bitcoin is possibly decoupling, albeit in the short term, from conventional tech-industry trends.

Pillows wondered what this deviation might entail and questioned: “Is IGV front-running the next BTC move here?”

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