BTC is hovering near $80K with noticeable volatility as US-Iran tensions continue to influence global markets. Rising oil prices, with WTI above $105 and Brent near $119, are shaping sentiment and keeping investors cautious. Traders are closely tracking a key resistance around $81.5K, while a gap near $84K on CME futures charts is seen as a potential upside level. Since the conflict began, BTC has gained 20%+, while gold has declined 13-14%, reflecting rate-driven pressure on non-yielding assets. In the near term, price moves are likely to stay sensitive to geopolitical developments, with quick swings in either direction.

Ashish Singhal, Co-founder at CoinSwitch

"Bitcoin is currently trading near the $80,000 mark, with noticeable volatility driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Broader macro signals, particularly the sharp rise in oil prices, with WTI crossing $105 and Brent nearing $119, are adding to market uncertainty and keeping investor sentiment cautious.

From a market structure standpoint, we are seeing traders closely watch the $81,500 resistance level, while the CME futures gap around $84,000 remains a key zone for potential upside. These technical levels, combined with macro developments, will likely guide near-term price action.

Interestingly, since the onset of the conflict, Bitcoin has gained over 20%, while gold has declined by nearly 13-14%. This divergence reflects the continued impact of rate expectations on traditional non-yielding assets, while also highlighting Bitcoin's evolving role in global portfolios.

In the near term, we expect markets to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the potential for sharp moves in either direction. For investors, this is a phase that underscores the importance of staying disciplined and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than short-term noise."

The BSE Sensex started Tuesday's trading session at 77,103.72, lower by 165.68 points or 0.21 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 opened with a loss of 66.70 points or 0.28 per cent at 24,052.60. 

The price of 24-carat gold fell Rs 10 in early trade on Tuesday, with ten grams of the precious metal trading at Rs 1,49,610, according to the GoodReturns website. The price of silver also declined by Rs 100, with one kilogram of the precious metal selling at Rs 2,64,900. 

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At the close on Monday (May 4), the total market cap of all BSE Sensex companies stood at Rs 4,66,84,495.