Bitcoin traded at $78,166, up 0.2%, staying above $78k after briefly topping $79k on Wednesday.
US‑Iran ceasefire extension failed to ease Hormuz tensions as Iran seized two ships, keeping oil above $100 per barrel.
Institutional demand persists; Strategy Inc announced another multi‑billion‑dollar Bitcoin purchase and GSR launched a Crypto Core3 ETF with a 1% fee.
Altcoins slipped, with Ethereum down 1.7% to $2,350.41 and Cardano falling 3% amid broader risk‑off sentiment.