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Bitcoin Rallies to Two-Week High as US-Iran Deal Revives Risk Appetite

By Chee Liang CFA4 min read

Singapore, 15 June 2026 – Bitcoin rallied to a two-week high after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement, as traders moved back into risk assets following a sharp fall in oil prices and a softer US dollar.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency gained more than 2% as markets reacted to the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening and energy flows normalising. The move reflected a broader shift in investor sentiment, with equities, risk-sensitive currencies and digital assets drawing support from reduced fears of a prolonged energy shock.

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  • Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.