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Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000 Amid US-Iran CeasefireBitcoin price surged past $71,000 amid US-Iran ceasefire.

On April 8, the price of the leading cryptocurrency jumped by 4.3%, breaking through the $71,000 mark. At the time of writing, the asset is trading around $71,600.

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