Donald Trump has once again shown that his geopolitical moves cannot be predicted linearly. Just a moment ago, he threatened Iran with strikes on its energy infrastructure, and now he announces a five-day halt to attacks. Such a turn immediately impacted the markets — including the cryptocurrency ones.
The USA is postponing potential attacks on Iran by 5 days.
Trump claims that talks with Tehran were "deep and constructive."
Bitcoin and ether reacted with gains to the signal of possible de-escalation.
Trump gives Iran five days and calms the markets.
Not long ago, the White House set Tehran a tough ultimatum: unblock the Strait of Hormuz or face the risk of direct military strikes. Now, Donald Trump has announced a change of course.
In a published statement, he informed that he ordered a suspension of all attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for a period of five days. This decision, as he noted, is related to the progress in diplomatic talks, which he described as detailed and constructive.
However, this does not mean a complete retreat. The previous ultimatum to Iran still stands — it has simply been extended in time. If Tehran does not take the expected actions, Washington may return to a forceful scenario.
This is another example of Trump's extremely variable communication. Within a few days, he sent signals ranging from the threat of immediate bombings to suggestions of a ceasefire. For some observers, it looks like chaos. For others — like a conscious negotiation strategy based on building pressure through unpredictability.
Markets received this turn unequivocally positively. Bitcoin has once again surpassed 70,000 dollars, and ether has seen a stronger rebound. Investors believe that although the situation remains tense, every signal of possible de-escalation works in favor of risky assets.
The problem is that in the case of the Middle East and Trump himself, nothing is yet settled. Today's relief can quickly turn into another impulse of nervousness tomorrow.