Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump
The story
Bitcoin is back above $80,000 after Monday's brief reversal on the disputed Iran missile claim, with options markets quietly setting up for a breakout even as skew still favors downside protection.
From the source
The largest crypto crossed $81,000 in Asian hours Tuesday, its highest level since late January, up from $79,000 at the end of U.S. trading hours on Monday and 5.3% higher on the week.
Other majors traded mixed. Ether held $2,379, off 0.1% on the day but up 4.0% on the week. XRP slipped 0.9% to $1.40. Solana dropped 0.9% to $84.84. BNB sat at $626. Dogecoin gave back 1.0% to $0.1117 after last week s run, though it remains the standout on the seven-day tape at 12.4% as futures open interest continues to sit at year-highs.
The move came despite Brent crude paring just to $113 a barrel after surging 5.8% Monday on Iran s disputed missile claim , with WTI near $104.
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