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Bitcoin surges as Trump considers declaring war with Iran over

Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Thursday morning as Donald Trump discussed with his advisers the possibility of declaring the war between the United States and Iran over.

By Gregoire Lacroix Published September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Donald Trump, Bitcoin and Iran against the backdrop of a crypto market rebound. — Bitcoin rebounds as Trump considers ending the war with Iran.

Bitcoin moves back toward $78,000

BTC is benefiting from this renewed geopolitical optimism and is once again approaching $78,000.

🚨BREAKING: Bitcoin Rebounds as US President Trump Discusses Declaring the Iran War Over

Trump is having private discussions with senior aides on potentially declaring the Iran War over, as per WSJ

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The move highlights how sensitive Bitcoin remains to developments between Washington and Tehran. BrefCrypto had already observed this reaction during the previous easing of tensions between the United States and Iran, when reduced risk around the Strait of Hormuz supported the crypto market.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the US president is considering this option while maintaining strong economic pressure on Tehran. However, no official statement ending the conflict has yet been made.

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Bitcoin moves back toward $78,000

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