Bitcoin May Test $76K If Hormuz Calms And Oil Holds Near $100, Says Wintermute

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Wintermute links BTC price action to Hormuz shipping conditions and oil trends
BTC may test $74K–$76K if oil stabilizes near $100 per report
Renewed conflict could push Bitcoin back to mid $60K range
Strong ETF inflows continue despite recent Bitcoin price declines
A rare two-block reorganization occurred without network disruption

Bitcoin traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz as a key driver this week. Wintermute states that calmer shipping and stable oil near $100 could lift BTC toward $76,000, while renewed disruptions may push prices lower.

Hormuz tensions guide Bitcoin short term direction

Wintermute states that Bitcoin is now reacting to macro signals tied to energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to this trend. The report notes that shipping stability could ease volatility across assets.

If traffic returns to normal, oil prices may hold near $100. This level is seen as supportive for risk assets, including Bitcoin. Wintermute adds that such a setup could lead BTC toward the $74,000 to $76,000 range.

Wintermute released a market report stating that if traffic in the Hormuz returns to normal and oil prices stabilize around $100, BTC may test the $74,000 to $76,000 resistance zone; if shipping restrictions or renewed conflict occur, BTC may fall back to the mid-$60,000 area.… pic.twitter.com/qjymYaA2IJ
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However, risks remain tied to geopolitical developments in the region. Any disruption to shipping lanes may increase oil prices again. This could shift market sentiment and reduce demand for risk assets.

Forex markets also play a role in this setup. Rising oil prices often support a stronger US dollar in the short term. A stronger dollar can limit upside for Bitcoin and similar assets.

ETF flows and institutional demand remain strong

Recent data shows steady inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs. These inflows continue despite recent price weakness in Bitcoin. Market participants see this as a sign of sustained institutional interest.

Reports show that ETFs have added about $2.5 billion this month. Some funds are close to recovering earlier outflows this year. BlackRock’s IBIT has already ranked among top ETF inflows year to date.

US Spot BTC ETFs had strong inflows yesterday. Strategy just dropped SEC filings to allow it to buy another $42 billion in BTC – approx 590,000 BTC at today’s price). S1 filings show Morgan Stanley ETF coming soon. We are sub 1 million BTC to be mined in the next 114 years.
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In addition, new filings suggest further expansion in the ETF market. Morgan Stanley is expected to introduce a Bitcoin ETF product soon. This may add another layer of demand if approved.

Strategy has also filed to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases. The plan could allow up to $42 billion in future acquisitions. At current prices, this would equal roughly 590,000 BTC.

Market structure and network activity stay stable

Bitcoin trading activity shows signs of volatility driven by leverage. Analysts note that price swings have cleared both long and short positions. This pattern reflects typical market maker behavior during uncertain periods.

Despite price pressure, long term supply dynamics remain tight. Less than one million BTC will be mined over the next century. This factor continues to shape long term expectations.

The Bitcoin network also saw a rare two block reorganization. Mining pools briefly produced competing chains before one became dominant. Researchers confirmed this event as part of normal consensus behavior.

There were no signs of attack or system failure during this event. The network continued to function as expected. This supports confidence in Bitcoin’s underlying infrastructure.