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14.04.2026
Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000 as Ethereum Leads Market Rally on Iran Peace Hopes
Ethereum, however, demonstrably outpaced Bitcoin, registering an impressive 8.6% jump to reach $2,377, even briefly touching $2,395 in the past 24 hours. This strong performance solidified its position as the day's leading major token, underscoring a notable shift in investor focus. The ETH/USD pair rose above $2,390 on April 14, leading a broad-based recovery across major cryptocurrencies.
The broader rally extended across altcoins, with XRP climbing to $1.38, a 4.2% gain, and Solana increasing by 6.3%. This synchronized upward movement across the digital asset spectrum indicates a broad re-risking by investors. Market data showed XRP trading just above $1.37, up more than 3.7% over the last day, while Solana posted significant gains among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, up 5.3% on the day.
Underlying this sharp reversal was the significant macroeconomic development of potential de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict. President Donald Trump’s assertions that Iran was willing to engage in a deal directly contributed to a sudden easing of geopolitical jitters, which had previously kept Bitcoin ranging below $70,000 for over a month. The uncertainty from the Middle East war had cast a long shadow, stifling rallies and driving a cautious market sentiment.
As risk appetite returned, oil prices cooled, providing further tailwinds for the crypto market. This shift in the macro landscape allowed digital assets to shed some of their recent geopolitical sensitivity, which had seen them often trade in correlation with traditional risk assets impacted by crude price fluctuations. The market had spent the first phase of the Iran conflict primarily watching crude, but today, prices have fallen below $90 a barrel for the first time in a while.
The surge triggered substantial liquidations, primarily impacting short positions. Over $540 million in futures positions were liquidated within the last 24 hours, with Ethereum alone accounting for $142 million. Of Ethereum's liquidations, a staggering $123 million, or 86%, were short ETH positions, underscoring the severity of the squeeze. Bitcoin futures open interest also spiked by 8.66% as the market absorbed the rapid price ascent.
Ethereum's open interest saw a particularly sharp increase, with USD-denominated open interest rising approximately 20% in a single session to $35.66 billion, reaching its highest level since December 2025. Crucially, coin-denominated open interest also expanded to a nine-month high of 14.96 million ETH, suggesting that fresh long positions, rather than mere short squeezes, were a significant driver of the momentum. This influx of capital into Ethereum also coincided with positive flows into spot Ethereum ETFs, which recorded $9.5 million in net inflows, signaling growing institutional conviction in the asset.
Despite the robust performance, the market faces several near-term tests that could influence the sustainability of this rally. These include the impending April 15 tax deadline, which historically can induce selling pressure with an estimated $2.8 billion in crypto selling anticipated. Furthermore, the ceasefire expiry on April 22 and the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on April 28-29 loom as potential volatility catalysts. The question remains whether the renewed optimism will carry through these critical events, or if the market will once again find itself at the mercy of shifting geopolitical winds and monetary policy expectations.
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