Bitcoin is facing pressure around $70,791 as U.S. 5-year Treasury yields hit a 9-month high, coupled with inflation concerns triggered by the Iran conflict. Market funds are tilted toward holding cash, weakening demand for Bitcoin, while analysts predict it may retest the $66,000 support level. With rising probabilities of rate hikes, speculative demand for Bitcoin has weakened, and overall risk assets are under pressure.
Circle (CRCL) stock price plunged nearly 20% due to the draft of the CLARITY Act, which proposes restrictions on stablecoin passive yields. The bill aims to prevent stablecoin issuers from offering interest similar to bank deposits, potentially affecting Circle's profit model and market competitiveness. Analysts point out that the current decline may be an overreaction by the market, with USDC circulation still growing, and the bill still in the negotiation stage with uncertain outcomes.