Bitcoin Rises to $72,738 Following Ceasefire Developments; Bitcoin Hyper Presale Exceeds $32 Million

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant uptick overnight following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran, dependent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development resulted in a 4.2% increase in total crypto market capitalization, reaching $2.44 trillion, and sparked a broader relief rally across risk assets.

Bitcoin surged 4.9% to achieve a three-week peak of $72,738, while oil prices declined as tensions in the Middle East eased. This shift also coincided with renewed institutional interest, as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471.3 million in net inflows on Monday.

In this context, capital has also shifted towards Bitcoin-related infrastructure projects, such as Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a Layer 2 initiative that claims to have raised over $32 million in its ongoing presale.

This market turnaround follows several weeks of pressure that had kept Bitcoin below critical resistance levels. Trump’s announcement, reportedly facilitated through mediation by Pakistan, helped alleviate some of the geopolitical premium associated with oil and redirected liquidity towards equities and digital assets.

The easing in energy markets also alleviated inflation worries and contributed to a short squeeze, with over $400 million in liquidations noted in the past 24 hours.

Altcoins outperformed Bitcoin in certain markets, with Ethereum rising 6.9%, Cardano increasing by 7.1%, and Zcash gaining 22%.

Analysts indicated that the upcoming sessions could be crucial for confirming momentum. Crypto.Andy suggested that Bitcoin could approach $80,000 if current levels are maintained and the ceasefire remains effective, a sentiment echoed by other market analysts.

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ETF Inflows and Bitcoin L2 Narratives Return to Focus

Monday’s $471.3 million in net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs represented the strongest single-day intake in over a month. This combination of macro relief and renewed ETF demand has bolstered interest in projects associated with Bitcoin’s broader utility beyond mere price exposure.

One of the beneficiaries of this trend is Bitcoin Hyper, which is positioning itself as a Bitcoin Layer 2 focused on faster execution and reduced transaction costs.

Bitcoin Hyper Pitches Solana-Style Throughput on Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s scaling limitations have historically restricted its application in DeFi and payments, despite its status as a leading store-of-value asset. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) seeks to overcome this challenge by incorporating the Solana Virtual Machine, or SVM, into a Layer 2 framework linked to Bitcoin.

The project asserts that its architecture is designed to facilitate near-instant transactions and minimal fees while maintaining security anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain. Through a canonical bridge, users can wrap BTC and access decentralized applications, staking, and high-frequency trading strategies on the network.

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Bitcoin Hyper reports that its presale has surpassed $32 million, highlighting investor interest in Bitcoin-native scaling initiatives. The team is promoting the network as infrastructure for a potential next phase of Bitcoin DeFi adoption, with expectations for a mainnet launch further supporting interest in the token sale.

How Investors Can Access the HYPER Presale

The Bitcoin Hyper presale is currently open, providing buyers the opportunity to acquire HYPER prior to any potential centralized exchange listing.

Users can connect supported wallets, including Best Wallet or MetaMask, on the official website and purchase HYPER using ETH, BNB, or USDT. The Best Wallet app is also available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, featuring integrated support for presale token tracking.

With market sentiment improving and the presale already exceeding the $32 million threshold, investor focus is increasingly shifting to whether Bitcoin infrastructure tokens can maintain momentum if the broader rally persists.

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