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Bitcoin (BTC) Braces for Oil Volatility as Hormuz Traffic Jumps 392%

COINOTAG·August 23, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin (BTC) Braces for Oil Volatility as Hormuz Traffic Jumps 392%

Bitcoin trades near $77,400 as Hormuz oil transits jumped 392% in two weeks, per UKMTO data. COINOTAG reports BTC dominance at 68.4%. The surge in oil traffic signals potential volatility for BTC, with traders monitoring geopolitical risks. Bitcoin's market position remains strong amid energy market fluctuations.

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