Trump calls for Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks as US-Iran peace deal nears. Bitcoin rose 5% as crypto markets priced in Middle East de-escalation.

Trump called off Iran strikes claiming a deal is close. Bitcoin surged toward $74,000 as crypto markets react to geopolitical de-escalation signals.

US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.