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Bitcoin rose to $79,488 on Monday morning, its highest level since January 31, after Axios reported that Iran submitted a new proposal to the United States through Pakistani mediators. The proposal centers on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and moving toward an end to the conflict.
In early Asian trading, bitcoin was up as much as 1.6% before pulling back to around $77,700 by mid-session. Ether gained as much as 1.7% in the same window. Asian equity markets also advanced alongside the crypto rally.
Separately, President Trump was scheduled to meet with senior national security and foreign policy advisers on Monday to discuss next steps.
Bitcoin has risen roughly 16% in April, recovering from a cycle low near $60,000 in early February. It is also nearly 20% higher since the U.S.–Iran conflict began at the end of February.
The $80,000 level has emerged as a key resistance zone. Analysts cited it as a breakeven price for recent buyers, noting that a sustained close above $80,000 would be the first since January 31 and could open the path toward the mid-$80,000s.
Demand data also pointed to strength. April net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reached approximately $2.5 billion, the strongest monthly figure since October 2025, when BTC hit an all-time high above $126,000.
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