Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin (BTC) plunged to $98,000 before rebounding to $101,204 (+0.19%), following the U.S strikes on Iran.
- Gold (XAUUSD) hovered at $3,358.36 (–0.39%), maintaining its safe-haven posture amid conflict escalation.
- U.S. equities pulled back across the board: S&P 500 (SPX) at 5,967.85, Nasdaq (IXIC) at 19,447.41, while the Dow (DJI) managed a modest gain to 42,206.82 (+0.08%).
- Oil (WTI) rose to $74.92 (+1.3%) as Iran’s parliament voted to authorize the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening key supply routes.
Global Shifts & Market Sentiment
Markets trembled after the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking the most direct conflict since 1979.
The operation, reportedly dubbed “Midnight Hammer,” involved using B-2 stealth bombers and high-penetration GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs.
Reacting to the news, Bitcoin started slipping, heading toward the $98K level before rebounding above $101K, as risk assets were sold off in early reaction. Gold held firm near $3,360, while oil surged on fears of regional escalation and threats to global shipping routes
U.S President Donald Trump praised the strike on social media, saying the U.S. had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He also warned of “far greater tragedy” if Iran retaliated, reigniting concerns of prolonged conflict.
As retaliation, Iran’s parliament voted in favor of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for one-fifth of the world’s oil. Though the final decision lies with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the political signal alone was enough to push oil prices higher.
Global responses were swift. Russia, China, and Pakistan jointly called for an immediate ceasefire following the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. In a draft resolution at the UN, they urged both Washington and Tehran to halt further actions and resume negotiations, emphasizing civilian protection and regional stability.
China criticized the U.S. for damaging its global credibility, while Pakistan condemned the strikes as unlawful. The joint proposal marked the first coordinated peace push by these powers amid the crisis.
Global Indices
- S&P 500 (SPX): 5,967.85 (–0.22%)
- Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI): 42,206.82 (+0.08%)
- Nasdaq Composite (IXIC): 19,447.41 (–0.51%)
- Nikkei 225 (NK225!D): 38,300.0 (–0.13%)
- Euronext 100 (N100-D): 1,559.02 (+0.32%)
- FTSE 100 (FTSE): 8,743.5 (–0.06%)
Cryptocurrencies Market
- Bitcoin (BTCUSD): 101,204 (+0.19%)
- Ethereum (ETHUSDT): 2,233.07 (+0.24%)
- Solana (SOL): 163.35 (–1.88%)
- Binance Coin (BNBUSDT): 621.01 (+0.85%)
Commodities
- Gold: 3,358.36 (–0.39%)
- Silver: 36.0245 (+0.02%)
- WTI Crude (USOIL): 74.92 (+1.3%)
- Brent Crude (BRENT3!): 74.95 (+1.55%)
Individual Stocks
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): 201.00 (+2.25%)
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): 209.69 (–1.33%)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META): 682.35 (–1.93%)
- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): 477.40 (–0.59%)
- NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA): 143.85 (–1.12%)
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA): 322.16 (+0.03%)
Forex
- Euro / U.S. Dollar (EURUSD): 1.14882 (–0.29%)
- British Pound / U.S. Dollar (GBPUSD): 1.34060 (–0.31%)
- U.S. Dollar / Japanese Yen (USDJPY): 147.00 (+0.65%)
Market Wrap-Up
The sharp return of geopolitical risk has reignited investor anxiety. While gold and the U.S. dollar drew strong safe-haven inflows, Bitcoin faced early selling pressure, underscoring its more volatile profile in moments of crisis. With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz and both sides showing no signs of backing down, market volatility is likely to persist in the days ahead.
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