Bitcoin Stays Firm Above $67K Amid Trump’s Mixed Signals
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Bitcoin steadies above $67K as Trump signals possible Iran war exit. Traditional markets falter; crypto shows resilience amid geopolitical stress. Oil, inflation risks linger as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps markets wary. Bitcoin is holding firm above $67,000 even as global markets struggle to interpret mixed signals from Donald Trump on a potential end to the Iran conflict. While the global crypto market showed mixed performance, Bitcoin’s resilience stood out against a backdrop of deepening stress in traditional markets. Ethereum hovered just above $2,000, while Solana and XRP led weekly losses among top assets, down roughly 8% and 6.4% respectively. Trump Signals Exit, But Hormuz Still Closed According to reports, Trump has told advisers he is willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The move suggests a shift in strategy. Rather than prolonging the conflict to reopen the critical oil chokepoint, the administration is now focusing on wrapping up operations within a four-to-six-week timeline. However, the uncertainty is far from resolved. Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and signals of de-escalation, leaving markets uncertain. Stocks Struggle Despite Relief Rally Equity markets briefly welcomed the news. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose about 0.8% to 1%, while oil prices erased earlier gains, with WTI crude slipping back toward $103 after spiking as high as $107. Still, the broader picture remains bleak. Specifically, the S&P 500 is now on its longest losing streak since 2022, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index is heading for its worst month since the 2008 financial crisis. Trillions of dollars have been wiped off global equities in just weeks, as rising oil prices and geopolitical risks fuel fears of slowing growth and persistent inflation. Crypto Shows Relative Strength Against this backdrop, crypto markets are…
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