Middle East energy tensions rise while Bitcoin trades sideways at $63,300.

The Lead

Bitcoin sits at $63,300 with exchange outflows continuing yet price action remains flat amid extreme fear readings and MVRV barely above one. The single most important development is sustained Middle East energy disruption risk that lifts Brent crude without triggering any visible flight to non-sovereign assets. Holders appear to treat Bitcoin as a neutral ledger rather than a crisis instrument. The ignored contradiction is that miner hashrate contraction and low fees signal normalized network maintenance at the same moment macro yields stay elevated and equities show no stress. This leaves open whether supply absorption can outpace any renewed distribution once liquidity thins further. What happens to Bitcoin if energy prices keep rising but sovereign debt markets stay orderly?

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The Wire

BITCOIN
Saylor blamed AI for bitcoin crash. Arca has one word for that: Nonsense — CoinDesk

BITCOIN
Chinese mining CEO says Strategy can survive a $30,000 bitcoin without selling — CoinDesk

CONFLICT
The Strait of Hormuz's 3-month closure could set a dangerous precedent, experts worry — NPR World

ECONOMY
Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks — BBC World

ECONOMY
Influential research firm that caused AI stock meltdown lays out Hyperliquid as 'compelling' idea — CoinDesk

CONFLICT
Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again — BBC World

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