Bitcoin Breaks Five-Month Slump With 2.2% March Gain

Bitcoin continues to trade at elevated levels on Wednesday, building on a modest recovery that saw the cryptocurrency snap a five-month losing streak in March. The digital asset rose as much as 1.5% during early European trading, maintaining a price point near $69,000 as of 8 a.m. London time. Ether, the market’s second-largest cryptocurrency, remained steady, holding above the $2,100 threshold.

Market sentiment has been bolstered by a broader rally in risk-on assets, triggered by reports surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated objective to conclude the conflict in Iran within the coming weeks. Bitcoin’s 2.2% gain in March marked its first positive monthly performance since September, providing a fresh wave of optimism for investors after a prolonged period of downward pressure.