Bitcoin surges as Trump considers declaring war with Iran over
Bitcoin surges toward $78,000 as Trump considers declaring the war between the United States and Iran over.

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LIVEOil Becomes Bitcoin’s Next Key Indicator
For Bitcoin, the market will now be watching how oil reacts.
A genuine de-escalation could reduce the risk premium on crude and ease the inflation concerns currently weighing on markets. The conflict involving Iran has helped push bond yields and expectations of higher Fed rates back up.
A sustained decline in oil prices could therefore potentially benefit risk assets, including Bitcoin.
Trump Could Replace Strikes with Prolonged Economic Pressure
An eventual end to the war would not necessarily mean the end of the standoff with Iran.
Trump is considering maintaining strong economic pressure on Tehran even if military operations are scaled back. At the same time, around 50,000 US troops remain deployed in the region, and some military missions have been extended until 2027.
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.
Bitcoin moves back toward $78,000
BTC is benefiting from this renewed geopolitical optimism and is once again approaching $78,000.
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.


