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The US military announced it struck Iranian naval vessels believed to be laying mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Some reports indicate that between 10 and 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels were destroyed. The US military conducted an operation targeting Iranian naval elements suspected of laying mines near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that 16 Iranian naval vessels capable of laying mines were destroyed in the strikes.
The operation was reportedly carried out based on intelligence indicating that Iran was preparing to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade. The US administration emphasized that military measures against attempts threatening freedom of navigation in the region may continue.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered a strategic waterway through which approximately 20% of global oil shipments pass, and rising tensions in the region are closely monitored for their impact on energy markets and global security.

Bitcoin experienced a strong rally this morning, reaching a high of around 70,550, setting a new high for this rebound. We initially planned to catch a short-term dip, but the market's strong continuation led to a small short entry. Currently, the price has just fallen back to our short entry point. Considering the larger timeframe remains bullish, the short position can be held and wait for a pullback confirmation, but overall, we should remain cautious and respect the bulls.
On the four-hour chart, this rally successfully broke through the resistance zone of 69,300-69,800 USD, creating a new high since the rebound from the low of 65,800. As long as the price does not fall below the previous high support level of 69,000 USD, the rebound structure remains intact. The MACD golden cross is still expanding, and the green bars have not significantly shortened, indicating that upward momentum has not exhausted. On the daily chart, the price has already risen above the EMA15 moving average, and the northbound channel is gradually opening. On-chain data shows that whales are still increasing their holdings, and the capital flow back into mainstream coins remains unchanged.
Today’s key support levels are in the 69,000-69,500 USD range. As long as the price stays above this zone, the market remains under bullish control. Short positions can be continued with targets at 69,000-68,500 USD, taking profits in stages, with stop-loss moved up above 70,800 USD for protection. If the price stabilizes above 69,500 USD, bulls will gather strength to challenge 71,000-72,000 USD, and a reversal to go long can be considered. Strong support below is at 68,500-68,800 USD; as long as it does not break below 67,800 USD, the medium-term bullish outlook remains unchanged.