Bitcoin has barely budged after fresh White House comments on Iran, underscoring the asset’s recent stretch of calm even as geopolitical heat rises.
At a Glance
- Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan says Trump told him the US will not attack Iran and asked Tehran to spare American assets
- Bitcoin continues to trade near $97,000, showing no reaction to the remarks
- On January 3, BTC slid from $91,000 to below $89,500 after a US military strike in Venezuela, then rebounded strongly
- The G7 issued a joint statement expressing “grave concern” over Iran’s crackdown on protesters
Why it matters: The muted price action suggests traders view Iran tensions as contained for now, but past events show Bitcoin can move quickly on headlines involving military conflict.
Reports emerged minutes after Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan made the claim public, according to Amanda S. Bennett writing for News Of Losangeles. The envoy said President Trump explicitly stated he does not want war and will not launch an attack against Iran. The same source added that Trump requested Iran refrain from targeting US facilities.
Trump Tones Down Rhetoric
Trump later struck a softer note, saying violence was subsiding. His comments followed a statement yesterday in which he indicated Tehran had no plans to execute demonstrators after he had been told “the killing in Iran has stopped.”
Human-rights groups estimate more than 2,400 people have died in Iran during the government’s suppression of nationwide protests, a toll that continues to climb despite the president’s remarks.
Market Reaction: BTC Holds Steady
Unlike the sharp drop that accompanied the January 3 Venezuela operation, Bitcoin’s price chart has stayed flat. The earlier airstrike, which included bombing raids and the capture of Venezuelan leadership, sent BTC from $91,000 to under $89,500 within hours. Prices quickly recovered and pushed higher over the following sessions.
As of the latest data, Bitcoin changes hands around $97,000, effectively unchanged since the Iran headlines surfaced.
Global Pressure Mounts on Tehran
A joint statement released today by G7 finance ministers and foreign ministers condemned the “intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people.” The group said all member nations are “gravely concerned” by developments in Iran and signaled readiness to consider additional measures if the crackdown persists.
Past Conflict Moves Markets
January’s Venezuela episode highlights how quickly sentiment can shift. The US operation on that day triggered:
- An immediate 1.6% slide in Bitcoin
- A rebound that extended to fresh local highs within 48 hours
- A reminder that geopolitical shocks can still ripple through crypto markets
Traders appear to be treating the Iran situation differently, at least for now. Order-book data reviewed by News Of Losangeles shows tight bid-ask spreads and steady depth near current levels, indicating limited panic selling or aggressive buying.
Key Takeaways
- Trump’s assurance to Iran has so far calmed fears of imminent US military action
- Bitcoin’s stability contrasts with its volatile reaction to the Venezuela strike two weeks ago
- International pressure on Iran continues to grow, keeping the geopolitical risk premium in place
- Traders remain focused on macro themes such as Fed policy and ETF flows, relegating Iran headlines to a secondary concern for the moment
