Bitcoin accumulates as Hormuz clashes drive oil above $100, yields steady.

Bitcoin holds $80,000 amid whale accumulation and steady 972 EH/s hashrate, yet global oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz propel Brent past $100 and gold above $4,700 as fiat safe havens draw capital away from risk assets like BTC.^[1][2] Exchange outflows confirm HODLers betting on network strength, but Fear & Greed at 38 reflects retail paralysis that stalls breakouts despite $31 billion volume.^[3] People ignore how Fed's 8-4 split to hold rates at 3.5-3.75%—with hawks rejecting cuts amid 3.2% core PCE—telegraphs no relief for leveraged positions if yields climb on energy inflation.^[4] DXY stability at 98 reinforces dollar dominance over Bitcoin's volatility play. Fundamentals endure; sentiment and macro squeeze upside. Will Hormuz clashes force $110 oil and 5% 10Y yields before whales deploy dry powder?^[5]