Bitcoin jumped to $44,000 on Saturday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran had largely worked out a peace agreement. The move was sharp and fast.
Bitcoin's hard-money case just got harder. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.18% as of May 20, 2026, and the pressure on speculative assets is real and immediate.
Venezuela's crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining highlights the tension between energy demands and digital asset regulation, impacting global mining dynamics. Venezuela seizes 4,000 Bitcoin mining machines in Maracay raid.