Bitcoin fell 0.9% to $71,022.5 as US‑Iran ceasefire talks stalled and a US‑ordered Hormuz naval blockade loomed.
US CPI inflation surged in March, driven by higher energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, denting risk appetite.
Bhutan sold roughly 70% of its Bitcoin, now holding 3,954 BTC (~$280.6 million) down from a peak of 13,000 BTC (~$1.4 bn).
Major altcoins were flat‑to‑low; Ether slipped 0.8% to $2,197.73, XRP rose 0.4% to $1.3352, others moved within 1.5% ranges.