Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is trading at $74,790.8, just below the $75,000 psychological level, marking a 0.3% decrease. It is on track for its third consecutive weekly rise, with an expected increase of nearly 5% for the week. The positive sentiment is largely driven by hopes for renewed talks between the U.S. and Iran, which could lead to broader de-escalation in the Middle East. This optimism follows a U.S.-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which has helped reduce fears of a wider regional conflict. However, analysts note strong resistance around the $75,000 mark is limiting further gains as some investors lock in profits. Meanwhile, the broader market remains supportive, with U.S. technology stocks reaching record highs this week. In related news, the Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex has suspended operations following a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately 1 billion roubles (about $13 million). Altcoins displayed mixed performance, with Ethereum dropping 1.3% to $2,324.92, while XRP rose 1.4% to $1.43.