Bitcoin Price Hits May Low. Circle Wins Upgrade As HIVE Soars.
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in May following President Donald Trump's recent threat against Iran. The decline coincided with a rise in the 10‑year Treasury yield, which hit its highest level in nearly a year. Meanwhile, H.C. Wainwright upgraded Circle and raised its price target, and the cryptocurrency HIVE experienced a sharp increase.
- ▪Bitcoin's price dropped to a May low after Trump's threat to Iran, reflecting heightened geopolitical risk.
- ▪The 10‑year Treasury yield surged to its highest in almost a year, adding pressure on cryptocurrency markets.
- ▪H.C. Wainwright upgraded Circle Internet and increased its target price for the company's shares.
- ▪The digital asset HIVE saw a significant price surge, outpacing other cryptocurrency stocks.
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News Bitcoin Price Hits May Low; Circle Wins Upgrade As HIVE Soars Licensing HARRISON MILLER Updated 04:24 PM ET 05/18/2026 Cryptocurrency stocks were mixed early Monday as the price of bitcoin tumbled to a May low on President Donald Trump's latest threat against Iran. Bitcoin skidded over the weekend after the 10-year Treasury yield on Friday jumped to its highest level in almost a year. H.C. Wainwright on Monday upgraded Circle Internet and hiked its price target on shares. HIVE……
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