Bitcoin Holds $67,500 as Trump Hints at Ending Iran War
Bitcoin BTC $67,545 steadied Tuesday after briefly dipping below $65,200, its lowest since the Iran conflict began in late February. Ether (ETH) rose 0.4% to $2,062, while Solana (SOL) dropped 0.9% to $83.07, XRP fell 2.2% to $1.32, and Dogecoin (DOGE) lost 2.1%.
The Wall Street Journal reported President Trump may end U.S. operations in Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, warning that forcing passage could prolong the conflict.
Equities reacted cautiously: S&P 500 futures gained 0.8%, while WTI crude eased to $103 per barrel after Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil carrier. Traditional markets remain pressured, with the S&P 500 on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific facing its worst month since 2008.
Despite turmoil, crypto shows resilience. Bitcoin has stayed in a $65,000–$73,000 range, outperforming gold and silver. Analysts note further demand will depend on whether Trump’s signals become a real ceasefire or remain headlines.
