Bitcoin, SPY, and crude oil tracked a single overnight pivot as Trump moved from existential rhetoric to a two-week Iran ceasefire Markets spent the night repricing a single geopolitical variable rather than growth, inflation, or crypto-specific risk. After using unprecedented and combustible language earlier in the day, once Donald Trump signaled a two-week Iran ceasefire […]
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Bitcoin moved back toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.
Bitcoin has been in a bearish trend that spilled over from 2025 into the year 2026. This has persisted from January, and throughout the first quarter of the year, the Bitcoin price has continued to decline as a result. This trend, however, seems to be nearing its end with the most recent move. According to one crypto analyst, there has been a deviation, which could end up being very important for the cryptocurrency to enter the next bull market. Bitcoin Rejection Trend Is Coming To An End Looking back at the performance of the Bitcoin price starting from January through the end of the first quarter of the year, crypto analyst CrypFlow highlights that there has been a constant bearish trend. This is characterized by the cryptocurrency encountering a rejection with each push upward, and then pushing back downward even lower. Related Reading: Why XRP Supply Crashing On Coinbase Is A Good Thing For The Price This was the case in January, and this was still the case last week following the price rejection. However, with the pump at the start of the week, Bitcoin is starting to move in another direction. Instead of a rejection and then a lower move, bulls are looking to sustain the uptrend. The initial move above $69,000 saw the Bitcoin price print a higher high for the first time, suggesting a change in direction. Not only did the higher high appear, but also, there has been a change in the momentum, which suggests strength on the part of bulls. As a result, there is the fact that the Bitcoin RSI is now reclaiming its moving average, which was lost earlier in the year. In addition to this, the Stochastic RSI printed a bullish cross at the start of the month. CrypFlow points out that this is a major difference because, back in January, the momentum had failed. But this time around, the momentum is getting stronger. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week Since the price moved lower when the momentum failed back in January, it is assumed that the price will move higher now that the momentum is holding up. This deviation might end up being what changes the narrative for the Bitcoin price this time around. “Which makes this the first real deviation from that pattern. If this holds, this could be the start of a short-term trend shift,” the analyst said. As for the Bitcoin price, the move above $69,000 is important because it is the previous cycle peak. Thus, this level could serve as a generational resistance level. Once broken with adequate momentum, it could signal a return of the bull market. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
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The sudden announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran has offered markets a moment to exhale. But very few are convinced the crisis has truly passed. Brokered after last-minute diplomacy involving Pakistan and mounting pressure tied to the Strait of Hormuz, the agreement pauses more than 40 days of escalating …
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The US-Iran ceasefire, Bitcoin, and the entire crypto market have quickly become intertwined as easing geopolitical tensions sparked a sharp move across digital asset markets. As headlines shifted from threats of escalation to a temporary pause, traders reacted instantly—but whether this momentum can hold remains uncertain. Bitcoin Leads Crypto Market Rally Amid Ceasefire Relief Markets turned optimistic after US President Donald Trump signaled a two-week pause in military action, tied to conditions around the Strait of Hormuz. This marked a notable shift from his earlier warnings of large-scale destruction targeting Iranian infrastructure, which raised fears of prolonged conflict, especially as the deadline set for April 7 approached. Related Reading: XRP Price Will Trade At $1,000 If This Happens; Analyst However, as news of the conditional pause in hostilities emerged, Bitcoin moved decisively, climbing from the $66,000 region to above $69,000 within hours of the announcement. The earlier phase of the conflict had injected volatility into global markets. With the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for around 20% of global oil supply—under threat, investors had moved cautiously, rotating into defensive positions. Crypto initially saw choppy price action during this period, with Bitcoin briefly slipping below key support levels near $65,000 as fears of escalation intensified. However, the shift toward a two-week ceasefire and the prospect of negotiations in Islamabad quickly reversed that trend. Ethereum followed Bitcoin’s lead, rising roughly 4% to reclaim the $3,400 level, while assets like Solana and XRP posted gains between 5% and 8% during the same window. The total crypto market capitalization added tens of billions of dollars in value, signaling a broad-based recovery. This reaction highlights how closely crypto markets are now tied to macro developments. The reduction in immediate geopolitical risk removed a key overhang, allowing capital to flow back into higher-risk assets. The rally was not driven by internal crypto fundamentals alone, but by a sudden improvement in the external environment. Crypto Rally Faces Uncertainty As Ceasefire Conditions Remain Fragile Despite the strong rebound, the sustainability of this crypto rally remains uncertain due to the conditional nature of the ceasefire. The agreement hinges on unresolved issues, including access through the Strait of Hormuz and broader diplomatic negotiations, leaving room for renewed volatility. Related Reading: Ripple Makes A $13 Trillion Bet With This Move, And XRP Price Could Be Set To Explode The conflict, which has lasted over 40 days since late February, has already demonstrated how quickly sentiment can shift. Earlier threats of large-scale infrastructure strikes and warnings of severe retaliation had pushed markets into risk-off mode. That dynamic has not disappeared; it has only been temporarily paused. The broader concern is that the current rally is tied to a single catalyst: de-escalation. If negotiations stall or tensions rise again, the same macro forces that triggered this surge could quickly reverse it. In essence, the market is reacting to reduced immediate risk rather than a permanent resolution. The crypto sector has gained from the shift in narrative, but its next move will depend on whether that narrative holds. As negotiations progress and deadlines evolve, traders will watch closely and adjust their positions accordingly. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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The ceasefire may stabilize regional tensions temporarily, but long-term peace hinges on sustained diplomatic engagement and compliance.
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Bitcoin price on Wednesday finally surged above the $70,000 USD mark, a level it has been struggling to break since the 26 March drop. This is purely a modest reaction to the 2-week US-Iran Ceasefire, driven by peace-talk ideas. The announcement has brought relief to the global financial market. A 2% advancment was recorded in …
Oman's fee waiver and US-Iran ceasefire optimism signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting regional stability and trade dynamics.
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Iran’s Bitcoin mining sector has taken a major hit amid the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The country has reportedly lost around 77% of its Bitcoin mining power, forcing thousands of miners offline. The crisis has slowed global Bitcoin mining too, with the network dropping 5.8% QoQ, while falling Bitcoin prices continuously. …
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Bitcoin's rise amid eased tensions and capital shifts highlights crypto's growing role as a refuge from geopolitical instability.
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