BTC Holds $80.4K Amid Iran 'Defeat' Warning, Hot CPI and Oil Risks

Bitcoin resiliently holds above $80,400 despite a Washington insider warning of likely US strategic defeat in Iran—risking persistent Strait of Hormuz disruptions and oil above $100/bbl—and worse-than-expected April CPI fueling Fed hawkishness. From March's $60K-$70K range battered by $2.5B liquidations and inflation fears, BTC surged 19% to $83K in May on $4.45B spot ETF inflows and 'digital collateral' narrative, outperforming gold by 36% since late February escalation. A brief dip to $75K on payroll hopes rebounded amid mixed signals, but new geopolitical risks now threaten Fed easing and liquidity.