According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $65,335 as of 8 a.m. on June 15, reflecting a 1.36% increase from the previous day.
Ethereum rose by 2.53% to $1,720, while Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana increased by 0.62% and 1.99%, respectively, reaching $613 and $70. Ripple (XRP) also saw a 1.98% rise, trading at $1.17.
The cryptocurrency market had been under pressure due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, leading to a risk-averse sentiment among investors. However, news of a ceasefire extension and an agreement for a peace treaty between the U.S. and Iran has shifted the market's mood. Additionally, concerns over global oil supply disruptions have eased, reducing upward pressure on international oil prices and reviving interest in riskier assets.
As of 8 a.m. on June 15, Bitcoin was trading at approximately 98,581,000 won ($65,405) on the domestic exchange Bithumb, marking a 2.20% increase from the previous day. The 'Kimchi Premium' was recorded at -0.734%, indicating that Bitcoin prices in South Korea are lower than those abroad.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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