Cryptocurrency12 May 2026SEO 881 min read

Analysis: Bitcoin hovers above key support as equities, crypto retreat

Bitcoin and ether fell as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and the dollar, though BTC continued to hold above a key bull market level. Bitcoin fell a…

Bitcoin and ether fell as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and the dollar, though BTC continued to hold above a key bull market level. Bitcoin fell around 1% to $80,800 while ether dropped 2% as rising geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices and the U.S. dollar higher. Most altcoins underperformed, though CRO, CRV and TON gained between 5% and 10%, with CRO boosted by a proposed tokenomics overhaul. CoinDesk’s DeFi and Computing sector indexes led crypto losses on Tuesday. JUP, MON an…

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