The announcement came after Trump confirmed that American and Iranian officials had held productive discussions, though Iranian media denied any direct communication with Washington had taken place.
Gold Bleeds While Bitcoin ClimbsSilver has suffered even more sharply, with losses approaching 50% from peak levels.
The S&P 500 is down about 1% since the conflict began. The Nasdaq has slipped around half a percent.
Capital Flows Tell The StorySome gold-backed funds, reports indicate, have seen declining assets under management during the same stretch.
A stronger US dollar and elevated Treasury yields have added pressure on gold, which offers no yield and becomes less attractive globally when priced in a rising currency.
Bitcoin’s performance during this conflict has caught many traditional market participants off guard.
The asset has long been seen as too volatile to function as a store of value during geopolitical crises. This time, the data shows something different.
Traders Eye $75,000 As The Next TestAnalysts are now watching the $72,000 level closely. A sustained break above that threshold, reports note, could open a path toward $75,000.
Momentum indicators currently suggest buyers remain active, though the situation on the ground remains fluid.
Despite Trump’s five-day halt on strikes, US-Israeli forces reportedly hit Iranian energy facilities again Monday, adding fresh uncertainty to what had briefly looked like a de-escalation.
How long Bitcoin can hold its ground — and whether gold can recover — will depend heavily on what happens in the coming days at the negotiating table.
Featured image from Vaulted, chart from TradingView
