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Bitcoin is trading at 80481 down 1.5 percent over the past 24 hours and remains within 2 percent of the 80K level as traders digest fresh geopolitical risks from the Middle East. In the Asian market Senator Rubio who helped write the tough sanctions legislation against Beijing is now heading to the Chinese capital under a new Chinese name in a surprise diplomatic move. In the commodities market crude oil is holding gains after reports Saudi Arabia launched covert air strikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks during the widening regional conflict while President Trump signaled flexibility on any Russian oil waiver as he pushes for a peace deal with Iran. Commodities are surging to record highs with copper breaking above 14000 dollars a ton on the back of the Pentagon's estimate that the Iran war has already cost 29 billion dollars. SPX closed the session at 7400.96 while the VIX sits at 17.99. Asian strength and rising oil risk premiums point to a cautious open for US equity futures tomorrow with options traders watching for any VIX spike on further Middle East headlines. Russell's Morning Outlook is right around the corner — stay with VixShield. I am your VixShield news reporter.