Bitcoin climbed as odds increased for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and enriched uranium.
Crypto prices ticked higher on Monday with Bitcoin gaining 1.6 percent to reach $77,500. Ether rose 1.4 percent while the CoinDesk 20 index added 1.56 percent. Traders on Polymarket raised the probability of a permanent deal this month to 37 percent from 14 percent on Friday.
Users on X are reacting positively to reports of US-Iran peace talks progressing, with Bitcoin climbing toward $77k-$78k as geopolitical tensions ease and oil prices drop. High-engagement posts from crypto analysts and market watchers highlight the arrival of Iranian diplomats in Doha as a bullish catalyst for risk assets, while some express optimism about potential deals and others note broader market impacts like rising equities.
Bitcoin is pumping after Iran tells the US it prefers negotiating peace talks with Vice President JD Vance.
— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) 24 Ẹrẹ̀n 2026
Both sides are officially ready to talk. pic.twitter.com/p2YNJE6sjD
🚨 BREAKING
— Bitcoin PulseX (@BitcoinPulseX) 25 Ẹ̀bi 2026
🇮🇷🇶🇦 IRAN’S PARLIAMENT CHIEF GHALIBAF AND FOREIGN MINISTER ARAGHCHI HAVE ARRIVED IN DOHA, QATAR FOR U.S.-IRAN TALKS — FOX NEWS.
THIS MARKS THE FIRST TIME IRAN HAS DISPATCHED BOTH FIGURES TOGETHER.
WHEN BOTH THE COUNTRY’S LEADING DIPLOMATIC AND POLITICAL VOICES SHOW… pic.twitter.com/osheyedN6t
💥BULLISH:
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) 23 Ẹrẹ̀n 2026
Bitcoin pumped 4.30% and S&P 500 futures pumped 3.28% in just 10 minutes after Trump said U.S.–Iran talks were productive.
Markets are reacting fast to de-escalation. pic.twitter.com/vu1dVWfhMB
Hot take that's going to make the bears mad:
— CodeMonkey Mike (@mikeneder) 25 Ẹ̀bi 2026
If Iran caves to the Gulf states' deal, we may never see Bitcoin under 70K again.
The zombies already dumped. The Hormuz weight is the only thing keeping us low. Why the bottom is already behind us 🧵
Eurozone shares +2%
— Shane Oliver (@ShaneOliverAMP) 25 Ẹ̀bi 2026
US futures +1%, Nas futures +1.4% on hopes for Iran deal, Trump said talks “proceeding nicely”
Ger 10 yr yld -9bp to 2.94%
Oil -6.5% to $90.3 on Iran/Strait hopes
Gold +1.4% to $4571
Iron ore +0.1% to $109
Bitcoin $77.3k
ASX futures +0.3%$A 0.7172 w $US -0.3%
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Bitcoin climbed above $82,000 on May 6, driven by reports of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply as President Donald Trump paused a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The move triggered more than $200 million in short liquidations.
Bitcoin climbed back above $76,000 on Saturday after President Trump announced that a peace agreement with Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had been largely negotiated.
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Following initial market drops after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump's hints that the conflict could end soon fueled a cryptocurrency rally. Bitcoin climbed past $71,000, pushing total market cap to $2.41 trillion amid rising optimism.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, prompting President Donald Trump to announce major combat operations aimed at preventing nuclear weapon acquisition. Bitcoin fell approximately 7% to around $63,000, while the broader crypto market lost over $70 billion in value amid heavy liquidations. Tokenized gold assets surged as investors sought safe havens amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Bitcoin has maintained its position around $70,000 despite a sharp rise in oil prices driven by escalating tensions with Iran. U.S. stocks tumbled on concerns over energy costs and private credit issues, while President Trump prioritized stopping Iran over price worries. Later, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement on Russian oil eased some pressures, pushing Bitcoin toward $72,000.
Cryptocurrencies have shown resilience, trading higher despite a sharp rise in crude oil prices that unsettled global markets. The overall market capitalization climbed more than 2 percent in the past 24 hours to $2.36 trillion, with trading volume surging 52 percent to $99 billion. Bitcoin led the gains, rising 3.2 percent to $69,317.58.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as more than $400 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in a single day. Macroeconomic concerns and ETF outflows weighed on investor sentiment.