BTC clings to $67,500 after Trump suggests the US could conclude the Iran war without reopening Hormuz

Bitcoin Holds $67,500 as Trump Signals Possible Iran War Exit

Bitcoin BTC $67,545 steadied Tuesday after briefly dipping below $65,200, marking its lowest point since the conflict in Iran began in late February. Ether (ETH) edged up 0.4% to $2,062, while Solana (SOL) fell 0.9% to $83.07, XRP slid 2.2% to $1.32, and Dogecoin (DOGE) lost 2.1%. SOL and XRP led weekly declines among the top 10 tokens.

The Wall Street Journal reported President Trump has indicated he may end U.S. operations in Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, noting that forcing access could prolong the war.

Equity markets reacted cautiously: S&P 500 futures rose 0.8%, while oil pared gains to $103 per barrel after an Iranian strike on a Kuwaiti crude carrier. Traditional markets remain pressured, with the S&P 500 on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific facing its worst month since 2008.

Despite the turmoil, crypto has held its ground. Bitcoin has traded in a $65,000–$73,000 range, outperforming gold and silver, which continue to slide amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts note that sustaining demand depends on whether Trump’s signals turn into an actual ceasefire or remain headlines.