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The breakdown of the nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. caused Bitcoin to surge and then pull back, with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and macroeconomic data becoming the focus. This article will explain the logic behind volatility in the crypto market amid geopolitical conflict and the movement of on-chain capital.

Analyze market expectations before the release of the U.S. March CPI data, divergences in the inflation structure, and the potential transmission pathways to crypto assets’ risk appetite.

Strategy In Q1, bought 89,599 BTC, while Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $500 million in outflows year over year, marking a historic divergence in capital between the two types of institutions.

After the Iran–Israel ceasefire, Bitcoin and gold both rose in sync before pulling back. From the perspective of geopolitical chess, we break down the deeper logic behind the price moves and the outlook that follows.

Tom Lee says the market has shown clear bottoming signals and he continues to be bullish on Ethereum and Bitcoin. This article combines on-chain data with Gate market data to provide an in-depth analysis of this latest view from the Wall Street analyst.

The Federal Reserve’s March meeting minutes show that “some” officials supported raising interest rates, with hawkish language noticeably upgrading from January’s “several” officials, putting the crypto market under pressure from tighter interest-rate expectations.

Iran has set up a tiered toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring tankers to pay a toll of $1 per barrel in RMB or cryptocurrency. This move is reshaping global energy trade and the cryptocurrency market landscape.

The Federal Reserve’s March meeting minutes will be released tonight, as tensions in the conflict between Iran and the U.S. escalate and the direction of interest rates becomes uncertain. This article will explain the key focus of the minutes, the conditions for rate hikes, and the impact on the crypto market.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Spot ETF (MSBT) began trading on the NYSE Arca on April 8, becoming the first large commercial bank in the U.S. to launch a Bitcoin ETF. The 0.14% fee rate set a new market low record.

On April 8, 2026, the U.S. and Iran reached a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement. Stocks across the Asia-Pacific region surged, and the Nikkei rose 5.39%. Crypto markets rebounded in sync, with Bitcoin hitting a high of $72,760.5.

Iran and the U.S. reach a two-week temporary ceasefire deal, with conditions requiring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin breaks through $72,000; liquidations of short positions in the derivatives market exceed $400 million, and positioning structures face a reset.

Global geopolitical conditions have entered a major turning point at the very last moment, and the see-saw effect between safe-haven assets and risk assets has once again reached its peak. With less than an hour and a half remaining before the “final deadline” set by U.S. President Donald Trump, the situation has shifted dramatically.

April 7, 2026, U.S. President Trump posted on social media that “the entire Iranian civilization will perish tonight,” calling on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz before 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Solana Foundation launches a dual security program with STRIDE and SIRN, upgrading the full DeFi security framework—from protocol evaluation and proactive monitoring to emergency response.

From April 6 to 7, 2026, Iran responded to the U.S. ceasefire proposal with ten demands. Trump set a deadline and issued military threats. The Bitcoin price first rose and then fell, while WTI crude oil climbed to $114.41.

In Q1 2026, the total stablecoin supply reached $320 billion, setting a new all-time high. Total trading volume surpassed $2.8 trillion, accounting for 75% of total cryptocurrency trading volume. The supply trends of USDC and USDT diverged, and the share of automated trading rose to 76%.

On April 3, 2026, the U.S. and Iran carried out bombing attacks on Iran’s critical infrastructure, prompting Iran’s military to respond and attack related facilities, causing global crude oil prices to spike sharply. Rising energy prices intensified countries’ inflation expectations, putting pressure on crypto assets and risk assets, and exposing digital infrastructure to greater vulnerabilities. Mining Bitcoin became more costly, and changes in the market’s demand for safe-haven assets are worth monitoring.

As individual investors exit at the same time, institutions are continuing to buy in a steady rhythm, and Bitcoin’s holding structure is being rewritten.