Bitcoin Rises Slightly as U.S. Stock Futures Stabilize — Market Talk

Bitcoin rises slightly as U.S. stock futures stabilize after sharp falls overnight. A jump in oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran conflict contributed to falls in equities and cryptocurrencies Thursday along with earnings from Tesla and Alphabet raising concerns about AI spending. Oil prices ease slightly Friday, although remain elevated, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates this year. Bitcoin rises 0.6% to $65,509, LSEG data show. ([email protected])