Bitcoin recovers as geopolitical tensions ease and risk appetite improves

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW

Trump stated on Truth Social that the US and Tehran were in productive talks and ruled out pre-midterm US strikes on Iran. Bitcoin climbed during yesterday's session and overnight following that.

Those remarks reduced geopolitical worries, triggering declines in oil, Treasury yields and the dollar. That reversed some of the macro headwinds that had weighed on Bitcoin, with the dollar's drop providing extra support.

The recovery was fueled by de-escalation in geopolitics and better risk appetite, not by any crypto-specific event.

In the coming days, markets will focus on Iran's response to Washington's proposal, which Foreign Minister Araghchi said could come within the next few days, and next week's US CPI report.

A positive outcome could push oil prices lower, ease inflation and rate hike concerns, and support further Bitcoin recovery. Conversely, a negative response would change little but could cap upside.

The CPI release is another key catalyst. Hotter-than-expected data could trigger a hawkish repricing of Fed rate hike expectations, weighing on Bitcoin, while a soft report would likely boost the cryptocurrency.

BITCOIN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – DAILY TIMEFRAME

Bitcoin broke below the major upward trendline and the 82,500 support level as geopolitical tensions rose in previous days. The price has pulled back to retest that area, now turned resistance, after Trump ruled out strikes on Iran. Sellers are expected near the 82,500 resistance, risking above the trendline, positioning for a drop to 76,000 support. Buyers, on the other hand, want the price to rise back above resistance to build positions for a rally to 90,000.

BITCOIN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – 4 HOUR TIMEFRAME

Sellers look for short opportunities near the resistance and the broken trendline, while buyers need breakouts to start positioning for new highs.

BITCOIN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – 1 HOUR TIMEFRAME

A swing low near 81,500 could act as support if the price is rejected at resistance. Buyers would likely step in around that swing low, risking below it, to continue targeting new highs. Sellers, conversely, look for a break lower to increase bearish bets toward 76,000 support.

UPCOMING CATALYSTS

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