Bitcoin rises to $69,000, stocks reverse big early losses, as crude oil sinks back below $100

WTI crude oil, which soared nearly 30% to $120 per barrel overnight, has pulled back to $95, easing pressure on risk assets. What to know : Crypto prices were higher across the board in midday U.S. trading on Monday. Falling to just above $65,000 overnight, bitcoin rallied back to m$69,000 as crude oil fell from $120 per barrel to $95. Circle saw the biggest gains among crypto-related stocks, up 8% on the day after global insurance giant Aon said it paid insurance premiums in stablecoins for the first time.(Coindesk)