
The S&P 500 reached a record high as crypto-linked equities rallied and oil prices dropped after Iran said it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels.
U.S. risk assets advanced as the S&P 500 hit a record high and several crypto-related stocks posted sharp gains. ABTC rose more than 21% and MSTR climbed 13%. The move came as oil prices fell sharply after Iran said on April 17 that it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels. Bitcoin also advanced alongside broader risk assets, indicating stronger market appetite for growth and crypto exposure.