Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies saw a rise in prices as the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran peace deal increased. Iranian negotiators are currently in Doha for discussions mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. President Trump's remarks indicate that the agreement is still conditional and requires finalization.
- ▪Crypto prices rose as Polymarket odds for a U.S.-Iran peace deal increased to 37%.
- ▪Bitcoin gained 1.6% in 24 hours to $77,500, while ether rose 1.4%.
- ▪Iran's chief negotiator and other officials arrived in Doha to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climbIranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.By Francisco Rodrigues|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf May 25, 2026, 4:46 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on U.S. President Donald Trump speaking at Mar-a-Lago. (CoinDesk)What to know: Crypto prices rose as Polymarket odds for a U.S.-Iran peace deal increased to 37% this month.Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium.
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