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Bitcoin futures markets moved sharply higher within an hour of US President Donald Trump suggesting diplomatic talks with Iran could resume as early as Friday. Derivatives activity reflected the shift: open interest on Binance rose nearly 2%, while CME recorded a 0.5% increase, signaling a quick build in bullish positioning.
Over the same period, bitcoin rose more than 4%, pushing above $78,000. The move puts the $80,000 target back in focus after weeks of pressure on the price.
The rally followed a rebound in US equities after prior losses. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones each climbed by about 1%, supported by the extension of the US-Iran ceasefire and strong company earnings results. Risk assets across the board were bid as investors reacted to a softer tone coming out of Washington.
Trump told the New York Post that a second round of talks could be possible as soon as Friday, a comment that circulated quickly through financial markets. Pakistan also backed the push, with mediators actively working to set up a new round of negotiations.
The ceasefire between the US and Iran had already been extended by three to five days before these latest signals emerged.
Bitcoin’s spot move aligned with the derivatives data. Open interest increases on both Binance and CME pointed to fresh participation in bitcoin futures rather than a purely price-driven move.
Bitcoin is now trading at $77,737.
While markets reacted to Trump’s comments, the picture on Iran’s side remained unclear. Tasnim news agency reported that Iran had no current plans to negotiate on Friday, contradicting Trump’s expectations.
Additional uncertainty came from internal dynamics in Iran. The report said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been communicating directly, and a divide between IRGC generals and Iran’s civilian negotiators is contributing to the lack of clarity.
Separately, Iranian forces seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the ceasefire extension was announced, a development that further complicated the diplomatic mood.
According to reports, Trump’s negotiators are now unsure whether there are reliable partners on the Iranian side to move a deal forward, leaving markets to balance the initial optimism with the possibility of stalled talks.
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