Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz “Effective immediately, the United States Navy … will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” said the president in a social media post. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filed under: Altcoins - @ April 12, 2026 2:00 pm