In a situation marked by new diplomatic signals between Iran and the US, Bitcoin (BTC) regained momentum and managed to maintain above $81,000.
The move came after this Sunday, May 10, 2026, formalized the Iranian government’s response to the latest peace proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump on Friday, May 8, with Pakistan as a mediator.
Iran’s position focuses on: First action to end the war and ensure maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuzone of the world’s most important energy corridors, was cut off during the conflict that began in February last year.
However, specialized media believe that the overall tone of the response was “harsh and not very conciliatory.” Therefore, despite formal diplomatic progress, questions remain about the likelihood of a final agreement. “We will never bow down to our enemies. When we talk about dialogue and negotiations, it does not mean surrender or withdrawal,” the Iranian government said.
Therefore, the world market remain nervousit is not yet clear what will happen in this war.
Nevertheless, it has been observed that Positive reaction in the Bitcoin marketshowed signs of stabilization after days of heightened hopes for a possible peace agreement.
Last Wednesday, BTC reaches $82,000This is the highest level since January 2026, after President Trump announced the suspension of some Project Freedom naval operations, CriptoNoticias reported.
Later, President Trump asserted that “significant progress” had been made in negotiations with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi said that Iran: I was ready to make a deal. “Fair and understanding.”
geopolitical optimism It was also reflected in the activities of the Bitcoin network.. data On-chain By mid-week, confirmed trades per day were approaching 600,000, consistent with rising prices and suggesting increasing buying pressure.
On top of that, Markets appear to have partially restored risk appetite. According to foreign exchange analysis, Bitcoin currently maintains a strong correlation with US stock indexes such as the S&P 500, reflecting that investors continue to treat BTC as a risk asset sensitive to the macroeconomic environment.
Uncertainty continues. There has been a ceasefire between Iran and the United States since April 8th. Both countries have accused each other in recent days of violating the ceasefire agreement. Added to this was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position that the war is “not over” as long as Iran retains enriched uranium and an effective nuclear capability.
in parallel, Macroeconomic aspects may also limit market enthusiasm. The latest US jobs report showed that 115,000 jobs were created, well above the expected 65,000. This has heightened concerns about the possibility of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, a scenario that has historically weighed on risk assets, including Bitcoin.
For now, the market He seems to be reacting calmly. The situation in the Middle East may become tense. However, continued momentum will depend on negotiations producing concrete progress and on US monetary policy not further deteriorating risk appetite in the coming weeks.
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