Risk markets, including bitcoin BTC$69,132.12, staged a late-day rally Tuesday after Axios reported Iran’s positive reception to Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire. “The President has been made been aware of the proposal, and a response will come,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavit,… Read More
Bitcoin BTC$69,787.83 climbed to near $70,000 as traders reacted to signs of possible de-escalation in the Iran war and amid a short squeeze that liquidated more than $270 million in shorts. Crypto prices rose, along with equity index futures and equities, as Axios reported that… Read More
Polymarket has removed a betting market tied to the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran, after intense backlash and criticism from lawmakers this weekend. The market allowed users to wager on when the U.S. would confirm the rescue of two airmen after an F-15E… Read More
Bitcoin BTC$68,854.70 pared earlier losses Thursday afternoon after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would extend a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the pause will now be 10 days, citing ongoing diplomatic talks. “As per Iranian… Read More
A down day in crypto became slightly less so in the minutes since U.S. stocks closed for the session. According to Israeli Channel 12, a one-month ceasefire could soon be announced as part of a package being negotiated by White House envoys Steve Witkoff and… Read More
Bitcoin was the first asset to price the Iran war because it was the only liquid market open when U.S. and Israel first launched their attack on a Saturday, a few weeks ago. It dropped 8.5% that day. Two weeks later, it has outperformed gold,… Read More
