Cryptocurrencies are declining with BTC falling to $68k on Monday amid weak sentiment in global equity markets, a stronger U.S. dollar, and a surge in U.S. Treasury yields. Investors’ attention is shifting toward energy markets and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, higher BTC mining costs may translate into increased selling pressure from so-called miners.

• Rising inflation risks are pushing yields higher and, in the short term, triggering market “hedging” mechanisms against a potential return to hawkish central bank policies—risk assets are losing ground.
• Oil is trading بالقرب $110 per barrel, and according to a statement from Donald Trump, Iran has around 14 hours to…