Oman opposes transit fees in Strait of Hormuz, splitting from Iran on oil shipping chokepoint

The end of the US-Iran ceasefire may prompt Europe to reassess its military alliances and could lead to broader market volatility. The post Trump declares US ceasefire with Iran is over, sending Bitcoin down 2% and rattling European markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalating US-Iran conflict could destabilize global markets, complicate sanctions enforcement, and intensify crypto's geopolitical role. The post US-Iran conflict escalates with strikes and drone attacks in Persian Gulf, rattling oil and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Hormuz Risk Is Back: Why The Market Is Wrong On Energy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire in Hormuz creates severe friction for oil and LNG routes, exposing corporate risk far beyond the price of crude. getty After a 23-day temporary ceasefire collapsed, U.S. Central Command said it struck more than 170 Iranian targets across two waves following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. That same day, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control revoked Iran’s temporary oil-sales authorization and replaced it with a wind-down license. Brent moved back above $76 recently, depending on the market snapshot used. That sequence looks like another oil shock. The larger signal is more awkward for companies: a ceasefire-linked route assumption and a sanctions permission both failed the same test. The oil market can move quickly. Trust in a shipping corridor moves more slowly. The next six months of Hormuz risk will b

The post Oil: Strait of Hormuz risks keep prices supported – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that Oil is back in focus as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nears a standstill and ceasefire risks rise. iFlow data show energy equities flows stabilizing after June profit-taking, with valuations and under-ownership becoming more attractive. However, increased OPEC supply and weak Chinese demand are expected to cap long-term Oil price gains. Energy sector faces uneasy equilibrium “Energy prices are back in focus this week due to perilous state of the ceasefire. News that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a near-standstill may reverse some of the recent easing in supply pressures. However, the market’s base case remains unchanged, i.e., that there will be no resumption of full-scale hostilities.” “The escalation drove oil prices higher and prompted the International Maritime Organization to urge shipowners to avoid the strait while safety canno

Qatar's LNG production halt underscores the vulnerability of global energy supply chains to geopolitical tensions in strategic chokepoints. The post Qatar pauses LNG production revival after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalating US-Iran tensions could lead to increased crypto market volatility and stricter regulatory scrutiny on exchanges globally. The post Iran vows retaliation after Khamenei killing as Bitcoin whipsaws and crypto outflows surge 700% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Michael Burry Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Short Sellers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR President Trump took aim at short sellers during a White House event, claiming they were “in big trouble.” Michael Burry fired back, defending short selling as essential to market health. The famed investor suggested Trump lacks understanding of his investment approach. Burry contends Trump’s Iran strategy is driven by concerns over market volatility. Brent crude surged past $126 per barrel amid heightened tensions before retreating to pre-conflict levels. During a White House gathering on Monday celebrating the rollout of Trump Accounts, President Donald Trump took shots at short sellers. He described a “couple of guys” betting against the market as facing serious losses and “being wiped out.” The president expressed his disdain for short sellers, characterizing their activities as betting against America itself. Michael Burry, the renowned investor who famously forecasted t

The post Bitcoin Climbs to $63,000 as Markets Shrug Off Iran Airstrikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin News Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.2% to around $63,000 on Thursday as digital-asset markets shook off a fresh round of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, with our reading of the tape showing risk appetite tracking equities higher. U.S. forces struck 90 military targets in the latest escalation, yet Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over 24 hours and crypto followed. The move leaves Bitcoin roughly 9% above its June monthly close, extending a recovery that began at the start of July. On-chain flow data shows buyers stepping in from oversold territory, underscoring how quickly the market has priced past the geopolitical shock. The rebound followed a sharp reversal earlier in the week, when Bitcoin fell more than 3% to about $61,500 after President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire over at the NATO summit. Ether and Solana slid alongside it as traders trimmed risk, w