Ethereum price (ETHUSD) increased by 5% to $1,628, outperforming a broader market rebound, primarily driven by a short squeeze after an extreme sell-off.  Dip buyers stepped up at the extremely depressed price of $1.5k after sustained sell pressure. 

Brent and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed as the oil market extended its weekly rally on renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.