U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high as bitcoin holds firm around $86,000
- —U.S. dollar index reached an 18-month high
- —Rising bond yields and a weaker euro pressure risk assets
- —Bitcoin holds near $86,000 despite dollar strength
Why it matters: A stronger dollar and rising yields typically pressure bitcoin; BTC's resilience near $86,000 may signal firm underlying demand.
Source: CoinDesk