Bitcoin recovered from a two-week low near $65,200 back to the $67,000–$67,500 range after Trump announced the U.S. is in active negotiations with Iran's new regime, with threats to strike Iranian oil infrastructure if talks collapse. The move reversed a weekend selloff driven by geopolitical anxiety and month-end portfolio rebalancing. Bitcoin remains roughly 47% below its all-time high.
Bitcoin is increasingly trading like a macro risk asset — it sold off on geopolitical tension and bounced on diplomacy news, mirroring how stocks and oil behave. For crypto holders, this means the short-term price is being driven more by headlines than fundamentals right now. If Iran talks break down, expect renewed downside pressure; a deal could provide a cleaner runway for crypto's next leg.
Ongoing: U.S.-Iran negotiation developments — any breakdown or escalation will move crypto fast. Watch for official statements from the White House or Iranian leadership. Also monitor oil prices (USO) as a real-time tension gauge — if oil spikes, expect Bitcoin to dip again.
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