U.S.-Iran peace talks nearing completion; Bitcoin expected to rebound

Huo Xing Finance reports that on May 25, according to The New York Times, the United States and Iran are continuing negotiations toward a ceasefire and peace agreement, though the final deal still requires several days to be completed and approved by both sides’ top leadership. U.S. President Trump stated that the agreement will either be “great and meaningful,” or “no agreement will be reached.” Iran, meanwhile, said that while consensus has been reached on most issues, “signing the agreement is not imminent.” According to reports, the core elements under discussion include restarting navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, de-escalating conflicts in the Middle East, and creating time for subsequent negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. officials say Iran has agreed in principle to address its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the current focus of negotiations remains solely on “ending the war,” with no in-depth discussion of nuclear details. Driven by expectations of peace, international oil prices plunged sharply on Monday, with Brent crude briefly falling more than 5%. Global stock markets rose collectively, U.S. futures hit record highs, Japan’s Nikkei surged approximately 3.5%, and Bitcoin regained bullish sentiment. However, concerns are growing within Israel. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the deal as “detrimental to Israel and the entire region,” arguing that it fails to genuinely constrain Iran’s nuclear capabilities or missile stockpiles. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, with further updates potentially announced as early as today.