Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Hold Steady as Trump’s Iran Deadline Sparks Market Shock

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What to know:

As an analyst, I’m watching Bitcoin trade down to around $68,589 in Asian trading today. Yesterday’s price increase, which was linked to hopes for a ceasefire, seems to be losing steam. The main driver appears to be escalating tensions with Iran; President Trump issued a strong statement demanding a deal by tonight and threatening significant action if one isn’t reached.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has decreased by 0.6% in the last 24 hours, after reaching $69,350 on Monday. A report in Axios suggesting a possible 45-day ceasefire initially caused prices to jump above $69,000, but that positive effect only lasted around 12 hours. Other cryptocurrencies also saw declines: Ether fell 1% to $2,104, solana dropped 2.7% to $79.75, XRP lost 1.6% to $1.32, and dogecoin slid 2.2% to $0.09. BNB remained relatively stable at $598.

Honestly, the last six weeks have been so predictable. We get a little good news, prices jump a bit, then some negativity comes out and wipes out any gains. It’s like clockwork – a quick pump, then a quick dump. It’s frustrating because it’s preventing any real, sustained recovery.

According to Diana Pires, Chief Business Officer at sFOX, the recent market activity doesn’t seem to be based on any real change in the underlying factors. Instead, it appears traders were forced to cover their losing bets. Before the weekend, most investors were pessimistic and had made large short positions. When news of a potential ceasefire emerged, these traders had to quickly reverse those positions.

The market saw a quick rise on Monday, leading to $196.7 million in losses for traders who were betting against it, likely due to reports of a potential ceasefire. However, that rise was followed by a drop on Tuesday when reports surfaced that Iran rejected the ceasefire proposal through Pakistan. Iran is now asking for a complete end to the conflict, the removal of economic sanctions, and aid for rebuilding, alongside guaranteed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rose sharply, with U.S. crude surpassing $112 a barrel after former President Trump stated that military action could cripple Iran’s power plants if negotiations fail, despite also suggesting talks were progressing positively. Brent crude traded near $115.66, a 2.9% increase for the day. Despite this uncertainty, the S&P 500 experienced its longest period of gains since January, with stocks managing to eke out small profits amidst the market fluctuations.

The overall economic situation is still unclear. Recent data from the U.S. service sector indicates slower growth in March, with a significant drop in employment and rising costs for businesses. This combination doesn’t give the Federal Reserve a clear signal on whether to raise, lower, or maintain interest rates. Important inflation figures coming out this week should provide more clarity.

Bitcoin has been fluctuating between $65,000 and $73,000 since the start of the recent conflict. It hasn’t been able to break above $73,000 or fall below $65,000. The next move – whether it goes up or down – will likely depend on what happens by Tuesday at midnight, when Donald Trump’s stated deadline arrives.

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2026-04-07 07:41