Crypto markets started the week firmer, with bitcoin up 0.54% since midnight UTC at $65,209 and ether gaining 0.86% to $1,925 as sentiment steadied after a turbulent July. The move tracked a 0.45% rise in Nasdaq 100 futures amid speculation that Iran is ready to strike a deal with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping chokepoint whose status can shape broader risk appetite. The altcoin market remains delicately poised, with traders watching whether bitcoin can climb into the $68,000 to $72,000 range before capital rotation broadens the rally.