Bitcoin Hits $78,348 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Ignites Global Relief Rally

17-Apr-2026 Bitcoin.com
Bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348. The rally pushed its 24-hour gains to 4.1% and its total market cap to $1.56 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $78,348 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, marking its highest price since Feb. 4. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell below $89, wiping […]
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