Crypto Surges After Trump Announces US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire
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Crypto Surges After Trump Announces US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire

08 April, 2026.Crypto.26 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin climbs to about $72,000 amid two-week US-Iran ceasefire announcement.
  • Oil prices plunge as ceasefire relief lifts risk appetite across assets.
  • Crypto market cap surges with Bitcoin near $72k and major coins rising.

Ceasefire Spurs Market Rally

The US and Israel struck a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a rapid rally across global markets and cryptocurrencies.

Pre-market crypto stocks are glowing green after the ceasefire news Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment

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Bitcoin surged 4.9% to trade near $72,700, its highest level since mid-March.

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The ceasefire was conditioned on Iran agreeing to COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.

Traditional risk assets also rallied across Asia and Europe.

Safe havens like gold advanced alongside risk assets, reflecting residual uncertainty.

Bitcoin Reaction

Bitcoin briefly topped $72,750 and traded near its highest level in weeks.

Crypto-linked equities advanced alongside the broader market.

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Over $600 million in crypto futures were liquidated in 24 hours.

Analysts noted Bitcoin would need to trade above $75,000 to confirm a breakout.

Strait of Hormuz and Oil

Iran agreed to stop its defensive operations and allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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WTI crude briefly dipped to $92 per barrel before rebounding to $96.

The relief in oil markets reduced inflationary pressure.

Volatility and Outlook

Volatility compressed across markets, with the VIX falling 20%.

The Bitcoin Volmex Index was down over 6%.

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Analysts urged caution given the fragility of the ceasefire.

Bitcoin remained over 40% below its all-time high.

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