Crypto & Web3

Bitcoin Opens at $81,423; Highest Opener Since January 31

Bitcoin opened at $81,423.91 on the morning of 5/7, its highest opening price since 1/31, before pulling back to $80,936. Five-day gains total 5.4%, reflecting Iran peace optimism, AI enthusiasm, and crypto-favorable legislative progress.

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