$CME Bitcoin - main 2605(BTCmain)$ broke $80,000 on May 4 — its first time above that level since February 2026. $Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ hit $120. Real drivers are institutional accumulation and regulatory clarity.Institutional Flows: This Time Looks Different$iShares Bitcoin Trust(IBIT)$ : AUM topped $1.1B, now holds ~14,200 BTC$Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETP(MSBT)$ : $100M inflows in its first 6 days, entirely from self-directed clients — advisor channel not yet open$Strategy(MSTR)$: +33% in April, +7% the day BTC broke $80K; bought ~29,914 BTC ($2.74B) in April a
Circle +20%, Bitcoin Reclaims $80K! Is Crypto Bull Market Back?
Circle soared 19.89%, extending gains to $125.20 (+4.74%) in after-hours trade, directly catalyzed by Bitcoin reclaiming $80,000 and a broad recovery in crypto sentiment. U.S. President Trump recently announced the launch of "Project Freedom" to assist neutral vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Rumors of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire have boosted market risk appetite Additionally, the CLARITY Act has recently seen a significant breakthrough. Can Bitcoin hold $80,000, and how fast can Circle's stablecoin flywheel keep spinning?
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