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Bitcoin Rebounds as Trump’s Mixed Iran Messages Lift Crypto Market Cap 2.5%

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Summary

The cryptocurrency market rose about 2.5%%, lifting total market capitalization by roughly $70 billion to $2.44 trillion.
Bitcoin climbed as high as about $69,500 during the session as President Trump delivered mixed messages on Iran.
About $255 million in positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with roughly 73%% in short positions.

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Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market rebounded after US President Donald Trump delivered conflicting messages on Iran.

Cointelegraph reported on June 6 that the crypto market rose about 2.5%, lifting total market capitalization by roughly $70 billion to $2.44 trillion. Bitcoin climbed as high as about $69,500 during the session.

The rebound was seen as a response to Trump’s mixed signals. In a social media post, he took a hard line, saying Iran would face “serious consequences” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

In an interview, however, Trump said negotiations with Iran are underway and that a deal could be reached within 24 hours. Markets appeared to reflect both military tensions and hopes for diplomacy.

Liquidation data also showed signs of a short-term rebound. CoinGlass said about $255 million of positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with roughly 73% of them short positions.

Rising tensions in the Middle East have also pushed oil prices higher. International crude climbed to about $112 a barrel, potentially adding to inflation pressures and fueling concern over a global slowdown.

Separately, reports said talks involving the US, Iran and mediating countries include discussions of a 45-day ceasefire proposal, leaving market uncertainty high.