Bitcoin failed to hold its momentum. After a brief rise to $72,700, the price quickly fell back below $71,000 as optimism around the ceasefire faded. The market reacted instantly. Geopolitics has once again become the main driver.
As geopolitical events in the Middle East continue to intersect with cryptocurrency markets, claims that Iran demanded payments in Bitcoin for passage through the Strait of Hormuz have drawn attention. According to the analysis, if the current ceasefire holds and Iran charges transit fees for oil tanker shipments in Bitcoin, the country could earn approximately 4,000 $BTC over a two-week period.
According to Financial Times, Iran is considering accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. stocks posted moderate gains on Monday as investors monitored ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East and awaited the deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social filled with strong language, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes by Tuesday. This triggered volatility across commodity and equity markets ahead of the trading week starting April 6. While stock futures declined and oil prices surged on geopolitical concerns, the cryptocurrency market moved in the opposite direction.
US President Donald Trump's statements that the war with Iran could soon end have raised optimism in the cryptocurrency markets, and analysts have begun evaluating the impact of a possible ceasefire on Bitcoin's price.
U.S. stocks surged on Tuesday after reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran. This shift helped traders step away from heavy sell-offs, adding approximately $1.75 trillion in market value on Wall Street.
The role of Iran in Bitcoin mining has expanded within the global network, with the country estimated to contribute 6%–8% of the total hash rate. This level of activity places Iran among the world’s largest mining hubs, with analysts noting that a significant portion of operations is linked to state entities.
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, global markets are experiencing one of the most volatile periods in recent years. Sharp movements in Bitcoin and historic losses in gold have led experts to question whether the concept of “safe haven” assets has changed.
The recent escalation of global tensions once again reminds us that geopolitics remains one of the key factors influencing market dynamics, and cryptocurrencies are no exception. Over the past weeks we have seen Bitcoin and major altcoins react sharply to the news background, falling toward $63,000 before stabilizing in the $66,000 range.
Bitcoin (BTC) rose by about 2%, reaching a session high of $74,309 at the opening of Asian trading on Monday. The move came as a direct reaction to statements by Donald Trump about plans to form an international coalition.
Global markets rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran could end soon. The risk of a prolonged energy crisis decreased. Against this backdrop, oil prices fell sharply, stocks moved higher, and the crypto market began to recover. Investor sentiment shifted quickly.
The Head of Research at CoinShares, James Butterfill, stated that global market volatility caused by the Iranian crisis represents a serious test of Bitcoin’s (BTC) role as a “safe haven.”
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the escalation of the conflict involving Iran, have drawn attention not only from politicians and commodity market analysts but also from cryptocurrency market participants. Bitcoin traders are attempting to assess how such developments may affect the price dynamics of the leading cryptocurrency.
Independent analyst Shanaka Perera explained how much Iran is earning from Bitcoin mining, despite the cryptocurrency having declined 46% since October 6, 2025.
As nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a new phase, notable developments have emerged on both the diplomatic front and in energy markets following recent contacts between the sides.
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