Bitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powers
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, ether, and XRP, experienced a rebound following a Senate vote to limit President Trump's Iran war powers. Bitcoin rose to approximately $77,200, while other tokens also saw gains amid falling Treasury yields and oil prices. The market sentiment improved as investors anticipated the release of the Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes.
- ▪The Senate voted 50-47 to curb President Trump's Iran war powers, easing market uncertainty.
- ▪Bitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether, and solana also gained.
- ▪Traditional markets showed positive signs with falling Treasury yields and crude oil prices.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powersBitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether and solana also gained as Treasury yields and oil fell. By Omkar Godbole May 20, 2026, 7:00 a.m. 2 min readMake preferred on BTC's price bounce. (CoinDesk)What to know: Major cryptocurrencies bounced during Wednesday's Asian trading hours after the Senate voted 50-47 to curb President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, easing market uncertainty.Bitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether and solana also gained as Treasury yields and oil fell. Sentiment was further buoyed after Mr.
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