Bitcoin briefly surpassed $81,000 before settling at $80,733.85 as the crypto market rallied amid geopolitical developments. Russian President Putin's statement suggesting an imminent end to the Ukraine conflict has fueled optimism, contributing to the market's positive momentum. Altcoins experienced significant gains, with INX soaring 79.7%, Q rising 46.7%, and BILL climbing 28.3%. On-chain tokens uPEG and sato also saw substantial increases, with sato's market cap reaching $29.13 million, up nearly 60% in 24 hours, nearing its previous peak.