Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens

BTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally. What to know : BTC rose 2% since midnight UTC, climbing through $72,000 and outpacing Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures, even as the dollar index (DXY) climbed above 100. A high-volume break above $74,000 could trigger a move toward $80,000, while rejection would likely keep BTC in the range seen since Feb. 5. TRUMP jumped over 30% after a gala announcement for top holders, while AI tokens TAO and FET each gained about 14% amid broader market strength.