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The financial markets are posting a historic “green day” as traditional equities and digital assets rise together. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the US stock market opened with strong momentum, adding more than $400 billion in market capitalization within the first minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached fresh all-time highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and a notable de-escalation in global geopolitical tensions.
The bullish mood quickly spread into the cryptocurrency sector. Bitcoin ($BTC) broke above the $78,000 resistance level, while Ethereum ($ETH) reclaimed the psychological $2,300 mark. Traders cited renewed optimism tied to reports that Iran submitted a new proposal for negotiations with the United States via Pakistani mediators, which was reported late Thursday.
Market participants said the prospect of improved regional stability is acting as a “risk-on” catalyst, with hopes that negotiations could help resolve ongoing maritime blockades and support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitcoin’s move to $78,101 represents a 2.31% gain within a 15-minute candle, according to recent exchange data. The technical picture described in the report suggests that $78,000 has shifted from a heavy resistance zone to a support level.
Ethereum’s recovery to $2,300 is also highlighted as a key signal for broader altcoin performance. The report notes that ETH had been consolidating around the $2,200 level throughout late April, and that the current breakout points to renewed interest in Layer 1 assets.
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