Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict Highlight U.S.-Iran Differences, Asset Markets Experience Volatility Again

BlockBeats News, April 7 — Last night and this morning, Iran responded to the US-proposed "15-point ceasefire plan" with a "10-point proposal." In the first round of negotiations, there were obvious differences in the "price" demanded by both sides. Because of this, Trump is using peace talks as bait on one hand, while continuing to wield a "big stick" as a threat on the other, joining forces with Israel to continue attacks on Iran, and threatening to "destroy Iran's bridges and power plants" and "capture Iran within a day."

The asset market experienced another roller coaster ride. Bitcoin was unable to sustain Monday afternoon’s gains and is currently quoted at $68,819, down 1.62% over 24 hours. Oil prices, however, have rebounded to pre-weekend levels, with WTI crude oil priced at $113.

It is foreseeable that the situation between the US and Iran will see several more rounds of back-and-forth, with the intensity of military conflicts inevitably escalating. Investors’ fragile nerves will continue to be tested in the coming days.