The speaker of Iran’s parliament stated publicly that Lebanon must have a ceasefire and Iran’s frozen assets released before peace discussions scheduled for this weekend in Islamabad can start.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s comments came shortly before Vice President JD Vance left for talks arranged by Pakistan, adding to the already delicate situation and creating new doubts about the possibility of progress.
Bitcoin’s Ceasefire Rally Faces a Test
On April 7th, Bitcoin’s price jumped 5% to $72,700 following an announcement by President Trump on Truth Social about a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
The price drop caused approximately $595 million worth of crypto futures contracts to be automatically closed, and those who bet against the market (short sellers) experienced the largest financial losses.
As a researcher tracking the market, I’m currently observing Bitcoin trading just under $73,000. This recent increase seems to be fueled by positive news regarding potential ceasefires and a decrease in concerns about inflation, both of which had been negatively impacting investments in riskier assets like BTC for the past few weeks.
A recent report from Bybit and Block Scholes, published on April 10th, indicates that market sentiment is still hesitant. While options markets suggest a reduced expectation of significant price drops, they haven’t yet shown a strong move towards positive expectations.
Preconditions Put Talks at Risk
According to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, two conditions agreed upon as part of the ceasefire have not yet been met.
Look, as someone watching the markets closely, this situation with Iran and the US is really concerning. From what I understand, Iran is drawing a firm line in the sand. They’re saying they won’t even *talk* to the US delegation until two things happen: there’s a ceasefire in Lebanon, and their assets are released. Basically, they’re treating those as non-negotiable preconditions – they need to see movement on those fronts *before* any discussions can even begin. It adds a lot of uncertainty to the whole situation, and honestly, it’s making me pretty cautious about any crypto plays connected to the region right now.
As a crypto investor watching the situation unfold, it seems like there are still a couple of key things that need to happen before any real talks can start. Specifically, they agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon and to release some Iranian funds that are currently blocked. Until those two things are taken care of, it doesn’t look like negotiations will move forward – and that’s pretty important for overall market stability, honestly.
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 10, 2026
Trump simultaneously told the New York Post that US warships are being reloaded in case talks fail.
In a recent interview with the New York Post, Donald Trump revealed that U.S. warships are being prepared for potential action if negotiations with Pakistan fall apart. He also stated the U.S. is readying military responses should Iran not comply with demands. Separately, the White House informed Fox News today that Trump is…
— The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) April 10, 2026
The White House also told Fox News that the president still believes a deal is possible.
According to CNN, former President Trump had a difficult phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just before Israel said it would begin direct talks with Lebanon to try and reach a ceasefire. Sources say Trump urged Netanyahu to calm things down, in part to meet demands from Iran.
According to sources in both the U.S. and Israel, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu had a difficult phone conversation. This call happened just before Israel said it would begin direct talks to reach a ceasefire with…
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 10, 2026
What This Means for BTC
Bitcoin is currently trading between $65,000 and $73,000, a price range it’s been in since the end of February.
If talks in Islamabad go well, Bitcoin could rise to between $75,000 and $80,000 as global political uncertainties decrease.
If negotiations fall apart, we could see problems in the Strait of Hormuz again, potentially pushing Bitcoin’s price down towards the $68,000 level.
The next two days of diplomatic talks will probably decide if the recent positive market trend continues or if it falls back down.
Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about upcoming negotiations, stating, “We expect a positive outcome.” He noted the President’s position: the US is open to good-faith negotiations with Iran. However, Vance warned that any attempts to take advantage of the US will be met with a firm response from the negotiating team. He also mentioned that the President has provided clear instructions for the negotiations.
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