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24 May 2026, 09:27
Can Bitcoin Price Recover Above $80,000 as US-Iran War Nears 60-Day Ceasefire Deal?
Bitcoin price has recovered to about $75,360 after briefly falling to a daily low near $74,654, as traders reacted to reports that the United States and Iran are moving closer to a 60-day ceasefire framework. BTC remained down 1.57% over 24 hours, but the rebound from below $75,000 showed that geopolitical headlines continue to influence short-term crypto market direction. The recovery followed comments from President Donald Trump, who said U.S. and Iranian negotiators are “getting a lot closer” to a deal. According to reports cited in market updates, the draft framework may include a 60-day ceasefire extension, gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sanctions relief, and a phased unfreezing of Iranian assets. The draft also includes discussions around Iran’s highly enriched uranium, though Tehran has said nuclear issues are not part of the current phase of talks. Iranian officials said the immediate focus is on ending the war before wider negotiations on the nuclear program move forward. US-Iran Talks Lift Short-Term Sentiment After failed talks yesterday, regional officials and diplomats have said both sides are close to a memorandum of understanding, with a possible final decision within 48 hours. Pakistan has reportedly played a mediation role, while Qatar also sent a senior official to Tehran to support the process. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress had been made and that further news could arrive soon. Iranian state media also quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as saying differences had narrowed in recent days. For global markets, the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most closely watched parts of the talks. A gradual reopening of the shipping route could reduce pressure on oil prices and lower inflation concerns tied to energy costs. That would matter for Bitcoin because higher inflation and rising Treasury yields have recently weighed on risk assets. A ceasefire framework may improve market sentiment, but traders remain cautious because no final agreement has been signed. Both sides have also warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Bitcoin Faces Resistance Near $76,600 Bitcoin’s price action remains technically weak despite the rebound. BTC recently lost the $75,000 to $76,000 support zone, which several analysts had treated as a key level for maintaining upside momentum. Michaël van de Poppe said Bitcoin has weakened after losing that area and may risk moving back into the $60,000 range if it fails to recover. He said a break back above $76,600 would be needed to restore stronger upside momentum. Source: X The analyst also noted that Friday corrections do not always lead to sustained downside. Bitcoin often reverses after weekend moves, and several CME gaps remain above current levels. The highest nearby gap sits around $79,100, which could become a short-term target if BTC regains strength. For now, the $76,600 level is the first recovery point. A move above that area could bring $79,100 and then $80,000 back into focus. Failure to reclaim it may keep Bitcoin trapped below former support. ETF Outflows and Whale Selling Weigh on BTC The rebound is also facing pressure from large outflows and whale activity. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reportedly sold about 28,858 BTC, worth roughly $2.28 billion, over the past nine trading days. Large wallets have also reduced exposure. Analyst Ali Martinez said some of the largest Bitcoin whales sold or redistributed 18,447 BTC over 96 hours, worth about $1.42 billion. Crypto liquidations have added further pressure. Nearly $1 billion in positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, while monthly liquidations in May have reportedly exceeded $7.6 billion. These flows show that the Bitcoin price recovery is not yet supported by broad buying demand. A move above $80,000 would likely require improved ETF flows, reduced selling from large holders, and a confirmed easing of geopolitical risk.
24 May 2026, 05:12
We Asked ChatGPT if Kevin Warsh Could Spark a Bitcoin Rally: Here’s the Brutal Reality
After he was officially backed by US President Donald Trump during his first term, Jerome Powell was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve on February 5, 2018. He spent the next eight years and 100+ days as head of the financial institution, but experienced a massive fallout with Trump that led to countless public ridicules. Kevin Maxwell Warsh is Trump’s new pick, who officially stepped in as the Fed Chair on May 22. The 56-year-old financier and attorney is believed to be the first bitcoin supporter to take this role, which prompted many crypto insiders to speculate that the largest digital asset will benefit a lot. But is that what ChatGPT thinks? Will BTC Rocket? The popular AI chatbot said Warsh is far from a “newcomer,” as he has already served as Fed governor. He is known for a more “market-sensitive approach, skepticism toward prolonged ultra-loose monetary policy, and for his close ties to Wall Street.” According to ChatGPT, this matters because bitcoin’s price has “increasingly become tied to liquidity conditions and Fed policy expectations.” It added that the bull case for BTC would be if Warsh signals faster rate cuts, which doesn’t seem likely at the moment, easier financial conditions, and support for market stability. Bitcoin would thrive under such conditions, as liquidity will increase, real yields are likely to fall, and investors would seek alternative stores of value. “A more ‘market-friendly’ Fed could quickly revive risk appetite – and bitcoin is often the first to react,” said ChatGPT. (Not So) Hidden Risks However, the popular AI chatbot outlined a different scenario, which it described as “not all doves are bullish.” It explained that Warsh has expressed concerns about “inflation persistence,” which has become more than evident after the war against Iran started, and “excessive monetary expansion.” Consequently, if his strategy continues the path laid out by Jerome Powell, meaning a more hawkish stance, then these higher rates could “pressure risk assets, including bitcoin.” ChatGPT also cautioned that the market is unlikely to experience significant volatility by the actual appointment alone. It would need clearer signals and outlined some of the key catalysts that can unlock more fluctuations: First policy speech Dot plot expectations Tone on inflation versus growth The post We Asked ChatGPT if Kevin Warsh Could Spark a Bitcoin Rally: Here’s the Brutal Reality appeared first on CryptoPotato .
24 May 2026, 03:30
Tokenized Asset Market Tops $34 Billion as Treasurys Lead 10x Surge
The tokenized asset market topped $34 billion as U.S. Treasury products led a rapid expansion across blockchain-based finance. Market data showed the sector has grown more than tenfold from mid-2024 levels, while institutional adoption broadened across digital asset infrastructure and settlement systems. Tokenized Treasury Products Drive Rapid Market Expansion The tokenized asset market has surpassed
24 May 2026, 02:30
FDIC Board Advances Proposed Bank Secrecy Act Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
The FDIC advanced a proposed rule that would set Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance standards for bank-linked stablecoin issuers. The measure would apply to FDIC-supervised stablecoin issuers and include anti-money laundering oversight, Treasury Department consultation, and enforcement provisions. FDIC Advances Stablecoin Compliance Rule Under GENIUS Act The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on
23 May 2026, 22:34
The old 60/40 safety net will fail if the next market shock is global inflation
The old 60/40 portfolio can break badly if the next market shock comes from global inflation. That is the ugly part investors are being forced to deal with now. Bonds are expected to form the conservative side of any investment portfolio. Bonds offer stable returns, minimize volatility, and act as an insurance against falling equities and investor risks. These characteristics made the most sense under conditions other than those of inflation. According to Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), analyzing nearly 150 years of bond and equity data showed significant issues with this approach. As it turned out, bonds become less of a safe asset when inflation is persistently elevated. The conventional ratio of 60% of stocks to 40% of bonds relies on a single assumption, namely, stocks try to achieve positive long-term returns, whereas bonds are used to minimize negative fluctuations. The validity of this assumption started to be questioned following the equity market peak of late 2021. Inflation makes bonds act less like protection when stocks fall The S&P 500 Total Return Index has climbed far above its early-2022 level. The classic 60/40 portfolio also recovered, but it has not kept up with stocks. The Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index, which tracks a wide basket of high-quality U.S. bonds, has only fought its way back to around where it stood at the start of that period. This provides a rather sanguine picture of the bond market. Bonds have been lagging for many months, and the charted index peaked well prior to this chart period and hasn’t even come close to making up those losses. This lag in long-term bonds has resulted from their greater sensitivity to interest rate increases. This shouldn’t be misinterpreted as bonds being of no use. Bonds generate income, which is now more attractive due to higher yields than it would have been otherwise. The true problem for the investor is determining whether bonds will serve their purpose when the next shock hits the stock market. Bonds might provide the usual service when the market is facing shocks resulting from weak growth or recession fears. As yield decreases, bonds will increase in value, and this could provide protection from further declines in stock prices. However, if the shock is from inflation, oil prices, deficits, or an interest-rate scare, bonds might only provide income. This is part of what makes the classic 60/40 allocation look less secure than it did previously. This allocation model was based on the fact that stocks and bonds had complementary movements. Stocks declined when inflation increased, while bonds rose, providing protection to the investment portfolio. However, now, inflation can damage both investments at the same time. Oil, Treasury yields, and crypto liquidations hit traders at the same time Last week showed how fast pressure can spread through the market. Stock bulls took control again after a brief scare, and the S&P 500 pushed back near another record high. The index has now gained for eight straight weeks since its March 30 bottom during the Iran war period. That is its longest weekly winning run since late 2023, when it rose for nine straight weeks. By Friday, the S&P 500 was less than 0.4% below its May 14 record close of 7,501. That looked very different from the start of the week. Oil was back above $100 a barrel, and the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007 on Tuesday. Stocks did not take that calmly. The S&P 500 ended Tuesday with a three-day losing run that began on May 15, its first such run since March 26, 27, and 30. On Saturday, Bitcoin (BTC) fell under the $75,000 mark after weeks of ETF withdrawals. At one point, the asset touched the price of $74,344, which marked the lowest point since last month, before moving higher toward the mid-$75,000. This comes as less than a week after BTC was trading above $80,000. Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading near $2,060 after losing over 2% in 24 hours. SOL is trading near $84 after posting a larger daily decline. The derivatives sector was among the most affected areas, with total crypto liquidations hitting a 24-hour high of $917 million. Bitcoin posted losses of $371 million, while Ethereum accounted for around $261 million in losses. The bulk of this number ($827 million) represented long positions that were washed out because BTC had dropped below $75,000. Don’t just read crypto news. Understand it. Subscribe to our newsletter. It's free .
23 May 2026, 20:57
New Fed Chair Warsh Eyed for Rate Cuts as ECB Rejects Euro Stablecoin Easing Push
Crypto News Kevin Warsh, sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman on Friday, is expected to lower interest rates despite widespread market consensus pricing in a hike, according to author and Bitcoin i...
