Bitcoin rose 2.6% to $73,196.1 on 13 April 2026 as risk assets rallied on renewed US‑Iran negotiation hopes.
US President Trump confirmed a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz effective 10:00 ET, after failed talks and 34 ships passed Sunday.
Bhutan sold ~70% of its Bitcoin holdings since Oct 2024, now holding 3,954 BTC worth $280.6 million, down from a $1.4 billion peak.
Strategy (Michael Saylor’s firm) bought 13,927 BTC for about $1 billion, raising its total to 780,897 BTC acquired for $59.02 billion.