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Oil prices and Federal Reserve policy were the main market movers on Thursday, April 30, 2026, as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed energy prices sharply higher and a divided Fed left investors reevaluating inflation and interest rate expectations. Brent crude rose above $121 and WTI traded near $108, while the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% in an 8-4 decision that marked the biggest dissent since 1992.
The macro backdrop has added pressure on risk assets, but Bitcoin has so far avoided a deeper collapse, settling near $76,000. Meanwhile, capital continues to move into Bitcoin-focused infrastructure, including Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), whose pre-sale has now raised more than $32.5 million.
Renewed friction between the United States and Iran Concerns about global oil supplies have increased after reports that the US naval blockade has reduced Iranian exports through the Strait of Hormuz to nearly 4% of normal levels. President Trump has rejected proposals to reopen the waterway until a broader nuclear agreement is reached, and is scheduled to receive a briefing on potential military options.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs warned that a prolonged disruption could further tighten supply, while some market participants see Brent price could reach $140-$150 if the situation persists. Rising energy costs have complicated the inflation picture and reinforced the market’s defensive tone.
This caution has been exaggerated before The latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. Although policymakers left interest rates unchanged, the 8-4 vote revealed a clear division within the FOMC. Three regional Fed chairs objected to language seen as implying a bias to ease monetary policy, while Governor Stephen Meiran objected in favor of an immediate 0.25% cut in interest rates. Bank President Jerome Powell said inflation has remained above 3% since late 2023, with energy among the factors keeping price pressures high.
For cryptocurrency markets, the combination of rising oil prices and unresolved monetary policy has supported a broader risk-off mood. However, Bitcoin has remained relatively stable amid widespread macro pressures.
Bitcoin holds key levels as traders monitor volatility
Bitcoin traded near $76,000 during the recent macro shock, suggesting short-term pressure without a decisive move lower. Traders are now focusing on whether they can reclaim higher resistance areas if broader sentiment improves.
Analyst Daan Crypto recently pointed to the $80,000 level as the key level that bulls need to target in the short to medium term, adding that volatility is likely to increase soon.
$ Bitcoin Interest levels are marked on the chart.
The lower $80,000 area will remain the key level for the bulls in the short/medium term.
Below, around $72K, which has been resistance for over two months, is support that the bulls may want to hold.
Anything below I think the momentum… pic.twitter.com/s32bEewMCq
— Dan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) April 29, 2026
Against this backdrop, investor interest has shifted towards projects linked to Bitcoin’s fundamental utility rather than short-term price action alone.
Bitcoin Hyper attracts demand for Bitcoin scaling thesis
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) It is positioned as a layer 2 network focused on expanding Bitcoin’s transaction capacity and application layer. The project uses the Solana virtual machine to enable faster, lower-cost transactions while relying on zero-knowledge proofs and regular state commitments to stay tied to Bitcoin’s base layer security model.
This approach is designed to support DeFi, collection, payments, and other on-chain applications using Bitcoin, addressing long-standing issues around speed and fees on the mainnet.
How do you feel the power that Bitcoin needs? 🔥⚡️https://t.co/VNG0P4GuDo pic.twitter.com/YGWkL0A48L
— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) April 29, 2026
The pre-sale has raised over $32.5 million, and HYPER is currently priced at $0.0136793. Buyers can participate instantly for 36% APY. The token is also intended to support platform activity ranging from decentralized exchanges to community incentives. The trustless core bridge is expected to allow users to mint and burn Bitcoin on Layer 2 in a verifiable manner.
While overall uncertainty has weighed on broader sentiment, the volume of demand for the token indicates that investors are still willing to support projects centered around Bitcoin’s infrastructure and the network’s operational facilities.
How to access HYPER Presale
Investors can Visit the official Bitcoin Hyper website To share On pre-sale. Purchases are supported through ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, and SOL, while bank card payments are also available.
The offer is also integrated with Best wallet. Mobile phone users can download the application through Apple App Store or Google Playlocate HYPER under the “Tokens” section, and complete your purchase there. Some buyers chose to stake immediately to access the current APY of 36%, while the token price remains at $0.0136793 until later today.
Follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and Join the Telegram community To monitor project updates and pre-sales milestones.
