Bitcoin Dips Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions; Institutional Crypto Treasuries Continue Accumulation
On April 13 (UTC+8), Bitcoin's price swiftly declined from an intraday peak of $73,668 to approximately $71,500, following reports from ME News that U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks had unraveled and former President Trump indicated a potential blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this market volatility, institutional accumulation of digital assets remains robust, according to BBX Cryptorelated Stock Information. Strategy Inc. (MSTR) reported 766,970 BTC as of April 5, while Strive, Inc. (ASST) held 13,741 BTC as of April 2. Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) increased its holdings to 40,177 BTC by March 31, targeting 100,000 BTC by end-2026. On the Ethereum front, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) held 4.803 million ETH as of April 6, with its MAVAN staking infrastructure launching March 25, while SharpLink, Inc. (SBET) held 868,699 ETH as of early March 2026.