FTSE 100 Bounces as Bitcoin Jumps Over $80,000 Party Line

The FTSE 100 index kicked off Tuesday with a cheerful bounce, gaining 13.66 points to 10,867.98 after a solid Monday. Mining stocks were the stars, helping the index shine brighter than its European rivals. Bitcoin jumped over the $80,000 line, adding to the market's upbeat mood as the week progresses, with the dance between crypto and traditional markets heating up.