Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours. By Helene Braun | Edited by Nikhilesh De May 1, 2026, 3:01 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on (Asghar Besharati/Getty Images) What to know : Bitcoin rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours to about $78,700, extending gains as U.S. markets opened and risk appetite improved. Traders are watching whether bitcoin can decisively break above the $80,000 level, which many view as a key threshold that could attract new buyers. Oil prices edged lower after Iran reportedly sent a new proposal to restart talks with the United States, though supply concerns persist amid continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin BTC $ 78,348.68 moved higher on Friday, extending gains as U.S. markets opened and risk appetite improved. The largest cryptocurrency is now up nearly 3% over the past 24 hours, continuing a climb that began overnight. It was last trading at $78,722, edging closer to the $80,000 mark once again. Earlier this week, bitcoin approached that level but failed to break through, pulling back before buyers stepped in again. The latest move comes alongside gains in equities, which opened higher in the U.S. At the same time, oil prices slipped after reports that Iran sent a fresh proposal aimed at restarting negotiations with the United States. The news raised hopes that tensions could ease, at least in the near term. Brent crude futures for July were down 26 cents, or 0.23%, at $107.74 a barrel. Supply concerns have not gone away. Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, while the U.S. Navy is stopping exports of Iranian crude. This mix of easing headlines and ongoing constraints helps explain the muted reaction in oil. Traders appear cautious, weighing the chance of a deal against the reality on the ground. For bitcoin, the focus remains on whether it can finally clear $80,000, which is by many seen as a key breakout level. A push above that level could draw in more buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines. “I think $80,000 is quite a resistance… we need a confident push through that level,” said 21shares chief market strategist Adrian Fritz. “Once we're above that, it could spark some momentum… people are back in profit, especially the ones that invested more recently.” Fritz said if bitcoin reaches a level above $85,000, the market could start to see the first signs of a reversal. Bitcoin News More For You Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest By Olivier Acuna | Edited by Sheldon Reback 1 hour ago The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price. What to know : Ark Invest projects bitcoin’s market value will soar to $16 trillion by 2030, implying a more than 10-fold increase from today’s roughly $1.5 trillion. The firm flagged accelerating institutional adoption via ETFs and corporate treasuries, along with sovereign entities. Ark expects bitcoin to gain ground as “digital gold,” estimating it... Read full story Latest Crypto News Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest 1 hour ago CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher 1 hour ago Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain 3 hours ago SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse 3 hours ago Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias 4 hours ago Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging 5 hours ago Top Stories Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine 8 hours ago Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge 7 hours ago U.S. senators won't be weighing in on prediction markets bets after banning themselves 16 hours ago Senator Warren questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tether loan to family 21 hours ago In this article BTC BTC $ 78,348.68 ◢ 2.71 %