Bitcoin Trades Near $62K After Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz and US CPI Hits 4.2%
Bitcoin hovered around $62,000 as geopolitical risk rose after Iran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and the US reported additional strikes in the region. US CPI climbed to 4.2% on Thursday, the highest in three years, adding pressure to risk assets. The broader crypto market cap sat near $2.2 trillion, close to levels last seen in October 2024.