• Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000, trading at $77,143, up 1.8% after earlier dip near $75,000.
• Bitcoin surged 12% in April, driven by temporary US‑Iran ceasefire optimism and record Wall Street highs.
• Equity markets rallied, with S&P 500 +1.02%, Nasdaq +0.89% and Apple shares up 0.44% on strong iPhone demand.
• Geopolitical tension persists as US considers military options against Iran, prompting Brent crude spike above $126 per barrel.