Bitcoin futures markets lit up within an hour of US President Donald Trump 
hinting that diplomatic talks with Iran could resume as early as Friday. Open 
interest on Binance climbed nearly 2%, while CME recorded a 0.5% rise, 
reflecting a quick surge in bullish bets from derivatives traders. Related 
Reading: A New Phase For XRP? Integrations Keep Rolling In Across The 
Ecosystem Derivatives Market Responds Fast Total Bitcoin futures open interest 
jumped over 8% in 24 hours, crossing $62 billion, according to data from 
CoinGlass. That kind of movement in the derivatives market signals traders are 
positioning for further upside, not just reacting to a short-term bounce. 
Bitcoin itself climbed more than 4% over the same period, pushing past $78,000 
— a level that puts the $80K target back within reach after weeks of pressure. 
Price action followed in the wake of US equities indexes rebounding from their 
previous losses. The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones all climbed by about 
1%, benefiting from the ceasefire extension as well as strong company earnings 
results. Risk assets across the board were bid up as investors responded to 
the softer tone coming out of Washington. Trump told the New York Post that a 
second round of talks was possible as soon as Friday — a comment that quickly 
circulated across financial markets. Pakistan has also backed the push, with 
mediators actively working to set up a new round of negotiations. The 
ceasefire between the US and Iran had already been extended by three to five 
days before these latest signals emerged. Iran&#8217;s Position Remains Unclear But 
the picture on Iran&#8217;s side is far from settled. According to the Tasnim news 
agency, Iran had no current plans to negotiate on Friday — a direct 
contradiction of Trump&#8217;s stated expectations. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba 
Khamenei has not been communicating directly, and a divide between IRGC 
generals and Iran&#8217;s civilian negotiators is adding to the uncertainty. Iranian 
forces also seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the 
ceasefire extension was announced, a move that complicated the diplomatic 
mood. Trump&#8217;s negotiators, based on reports, are now unsure whether there are 
reliable partners on the Iranian side to move a deal forward. Related Reading: 
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Bitcoin Volume Data Raises Caution Bitcoin&#8217;s 24-hour trading volume dropped 
30% even as the price climbed. That gap between price action and volume is a 
familiar warning sign in crypto markets — it suggests the rally may lack the 
broad participation needed to hold higher levels. Despite the $80K target 
drawing attention again, thin volume means the move could reverse quickly if 
the geopolitical situation shifts. Featured image from Pexels, chart from 
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$80K Bitcoin Target Back In Play As Trump Suggests US-Iran Talks Could Restart

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Iran&#8217;s toll collection solidifies its stance, hindering swift diplomatic 
resolutions and affecting global shipping dynamics.
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US mediation efforts may stabilize regional tensions, but skepticism about a 
broader Israel-Iran peace persists, impacting market confidence.
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MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe doesn’t expect Bitcoin to drop 
below $75,000 in the near term, even as Polymarket traders price in a 
different outcome.

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