Crypto News: Ether, Solana, XRP Jump Up to 8% as Crypto Markets Rally on Easing War Fears

Key takeawaysBitcoin broke above $72,000 for the first time since the Feb. 5 crash.Major altcoins rallied, with Ether up 7.5%, Dogecoin 7.5%, Solana 5.3%, and XRP 4.2%.More than $700 million flowed into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs since the start of March.Improving risk sentiment and stabilizing oil markets helped boost crypto prices.Bitcoin Breaks $72K as Crypto Market ReboundsBitcoin surged above $72,000, marking its first decisive breakout above the level since the market crash on Feb. 5.The leading cryptocurrency traded near $72,180 during Asian trading hours, rising 5.9% over the past 24 hours and 5.4% for the week.The move comes as global risk sentiment improved following signs that the Middle East conflict may not escalate further and as strong institutional demand continued through ETF inflows.Altcoins Lead Broad Crypto RallyThe rally spread across the wider crypto market, with several major altcoins posting strong gains.Notable movers include:Ethereum (ETH) – up 7.5% to $2,114, reclaiming the $2,000 levelDogecoin (DOGE) – up 7.5% to $0.095Solana (SOL) – up 5.3% to $89.91XRP – up 4.2% to $1.41BNB – up 3% to $650WhiteBIT Coin – up 5.6%The only major laggard among top tokens was Tron, which gained about 1.4%.ETF Inflows and Equity Rebound Boost Risk AppetiteInstitutional demand has also helped fuel the crypto rally.More than $700 million flowed into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds since the beginning of March, reinforcing confidence among investors.At the same time, global equity markets rebounded sharply.Asian stocks surged, including South Korea’s benchmark index, which jumped 11% after suffering its biggest drop on record the previous day.The recovery in equities helped restore risk appetite across financial markets, benefiting cryptocurrencies.Oil Retreat and Strait of Hormuz Stabilization Calm MarketsAnother key driver behind the rally is the easing of geopolitical panic.Early fears that the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States would disrupt global oil supplies have partially subsided.Conditions around the Strait of Hormuz appear to be stabilizing as U.S. naval escorts for oil tankers begin operating in the region.Oil prices have retreated from their early-week spike, reducing concerns about an immediate energy supply shock.Markets Shift From Panic to Pricing ModeAlthough the conflict continues with ongoing military operations, investors appear to be moving past the initial shock.Markets are increasingly pricing in a limited regional conflict rather than a broad escalation, which has allowed risk assets such as cryptocurrencies and equities to recover.If the current trend continues, analysts believe Bitcoin’s breakout above $72,000 could pave the way for the next resistance level near $74,000–$75,000, potentially extending the broader crypto market rally.