Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

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The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.
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Search / News Video Prices Research Consensus 2026 Data & Indices Sponsored Search / en iframe]:m-auto items-center w-[var(--ad-width)] h-[var(--ad-height)]"> Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours. By Helene Braun | Edited by Nikhilesh De May 1, 2026, 3:01 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on (Asghar Besharati/Getty Images) What to know : p:first-of-type]:first-letter:float-left [&>p:first-of-type]:first-letter:text-
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