What is Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline about?

Iran must reopen the key oil chokepoint by 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, or face unspecified consequences, per Trump's rhetoric.

How has Bitcoin performed during past US-Iran tensions?

Typically 10-20% dips followed by recoveries, but oil shocks amplify losses—see 2020 Soleimani hit.

High chance of 15%+ BTC drop short-term, but long-term hedge narrative could prevail if oil stabilizes.

One Truth Social post from Trump, and poof—Bitcoin's rally vanishes. With an Iran deadline ticking, markets brace for chaos.

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

Trump's 'civilization will die' post erased Bitcoin's $70K gains amid Iran deadline fears. 𝕏
Oil at $114 signals supply risks that could hammer mining costs and risk assets like crypto. 𝕏
Vance's 'objectives completed' comment offers hope, but markets price in escalation. 𝕏

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Originally reported by CoinDesk