Updated: 07.04.2026
- If on the morning of April 7th Bitcoin opened trading at $69,900, but in the evening, after Trump’s new publications, its price fell to $67,800.
- However, the price then quickly returned to the $68,000 range and then rose above $69,000.
Tuesday Bitcoin BTC fell into the $68,000 range after US President Donald Trump confirmed the Iran deadline on Truth Social.
Tonight, an entire civilization will perish, never to be revived again, warned Trump
He threatened to wipe countries off the face of the earth if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz by 03:00 a.m. Moscow time on April 8.
Markets reacted quickly. After Monday’s Bitcoin exceeded the $70,000 mark, its value fell amid rising geopolitical tensions. At the same time, futures on US stock indexes decreased, while the Nasdaq 100 index fell 1%.
Oil prices have risen sharply, with WTI rising 3,91% to $116,71 per barrel. The market is bracing for the worst as investors weigh the risks associated with the conflict and potential resolution options.
Data from investing.com
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, raising concerns about oil supplies and driving up prices. Pakistan, which acted as a mediator, proposed a 45-day ceasefire to ease tensions, but Iran rejected the offer, demanding the lifting of sanctions and compensation for damages.
US Vice President J.D. Vance declared that US military objectives in the region had been achieved, but Trump continued to insist on the 03:00 AM deadline, warning that regime change could have serious consequences. Investors reacted quickly, leading to fluctuations in cryptocurrency markets.
According to According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin, which opened trading on the morning of April 7 at $69,954, briefly fell to a daily low of $67,805. Its price then stabilized above $69,300.
Ethereum showed a much smaller decline, falling by 0,14% per day up to $207. Stablecoins, Tether and USD Coin held their peg at $1.
For Bitcoin to experience a strong recovery, the market needs a confirmed ceasefire between the US and Iran and stabilization of oil prices. This, in turn, will restore interest in risky assets.
Despite the numerous changes in the world, April was statistically a strong month for Bitcoin, with an average increase of around 12%.
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