Crypto calm as oil drops, but Bitcoin stays steady

The United States and Iran have signed a temporary agreement that will shut down the conflict in the Persian Gulf and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz again. This development removes a major source of tension that had been weighing on financial markets for weeks. Because the strait will open on June 19, crude oil prices fell sharply. Brent crude slid more than four percent to about $83 a barrel, its lowest level in three months. The decline in oil costs lifts pressure on global inflation and gives central banks a chance to ease policy. Asian stock markets benefited from the news. Shares in Japan’s Nikkei rose over three percent and were close to setting a new record. The broader sense of relief in the markets also helped some other sectors, but the impact on cryptocurrency was modest.Bitcoin hovered near $65, 000 during the weekend. Its value moved only slightly, staying within a range between $63, 000 and $65, 000. Earlier attempts at a ceasefire in April and a new conflict after U. S. strikes on June 9 had caused Bitcoin to rally then fall again, so traders remain cautious. The deal is only an interim measure. Sanctions are still in place and the U. S. President has warned that strikes could resume if nuclear negotiations fail. Until the final agreement is signed on June 19 in Switzerland, many investors doubt a lasting change. Beyond political events, the main driver for crypto remains inflation. Lower oil prices reduce inflationary pressure and may allow central banks to loosen tightening measures. A softer inflation outlook could weaken the aggressive stance of some banks, which in turn might encourage more liquidity to flow back into digital assets.