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2026-06-08
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U.S. Central Command Reroutes 129 Merchant Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz on June 6

According to U.S. Central Command, on June 6, 129 merchant vessels were rerouted through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, with six ships sustaining navigation damage. Meanwhile, according to Axios, sources indicate that the Trump administration faces disagreements with Iran over uranium enrichment timelines and frozen assets. The potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement hinges on whether the U.S. will release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, according to CNN reporting.
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ETH rises 0.48% within 4 hours: oversold technical rebound and whale accumulation in sync

From 20:00 on June 7, 2026 to 00:00 on June 8 (UTC), ETH saw a modest rise within this 4-hour window, with a return of +0.48%. The price ranged between 1,609.49 and 1,623.09 USDT, with a volatility of 0.84%. After a sharp drop, the price entered a consolidation phase, and market attention has somewhat picked up. The main driver behind this move is a technical rebound following oversold conditions. ETH’s 14-day RSI is close to 33.56, near the technical oversold threshold. After price action found
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BTC is down slightly 0.12% over 24 hours: Continued ETF outflows and excessive long concentration put short-term pressure on the market

From 00:00 to 00:00 UTC on June 7, 2026 to June 8, 2026, Bitcoin’s return rate was -0.12%. The price range was 60,799.9 - 60,940.0 USDT, with a swing of 0.23%. After a slight dip, the price saw a technical rebound and ultimately closed at $63,256.05, with an intraday gain of +3.87%, but the UTC time window recorded a minor decline. Trading volume stayed elevated at $40.56B, 54.6% above the 12-day average, indicating higher market participation but increasing disagreement. The main driver behind
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BTC rebounds 0.41% over 4 hours: extreme fear triggers short liquidations, technical support emerges

Between 20:00 on June 7, 2026 and 00:00 on June 8, 2026 (UTC), BTC saw a modest rebound, with a return of +0.41%. The price range was 61,217.6–61,706.8 USDT, with a volatility of 0.80%. Against the backdrop of continued market pressure and the total market cap nearing the February 2026 low, BTC experienced a technical rebound near the key $60,000 support level. Extreme sentiment led to concentrated short liquidations. The main driver behind this move was that extreme fear triggered short coverin
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