Bitcoin surged past $70,000 for the first time since March as traders unwound
bearish positions. The cryptocurrency rose over 4%, with Ethereum and Solana
also seeing gains. The rally follows Iran's rejection of a ceasefire and
escalating tensions. Over $145 million in short positions were liquidated, with
markets tightening. According to Diana Pires of sFOX, "Once ceasefire headlines
hit, that positioning had to unwind." Institutional selling pressure eased, but
liquidity remains thin. More inflows are needed for a durable rally.