Bitcoin bounces as Trump prepares to announce ‘negotiated’ Iran deal
Cryptocurrency markets have recovered around $75 billion in total capitalization following an announcement from US President Donald Trump on progress on a peace agreement with Iran. A deal has been “largely negotiated” among the United States, Iran, and several Middle Eastern countries, Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday. The countries included in the negotiations were Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain. “An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other countries, as listed,” he said. The deal also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the key waterway has impacted global energy prices and weighed on the cost of living in many nations. It has also impacted investments in high-risk assets such as crypto, which have retreated recently. “Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.”Three months of war takes its toll Trumps announcement comes amid a fragile ceasefire that began in early April with several failed attempts at reaching an agreement between the US and Iran. US