#TrumpSaysIranConflictNearsEnd President Trump, following a series of public statements and phone calls over the past 48 hours, said the conflict with Iran is nearing its end.
The conflict, which began with joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, is currently in a high-risk state of instability as of March 11, 2026. While the President has signaled a "way out," the situation on the ground remains tense.
In a press conference on March 9 and subsequent statements in Doral, Florida, Trump claimed the war was "much further along than planned" and could end "quite quickly."
Demand for "Unconditional Surrender": Despite the optimistic timeline, the administration set a high bar for peace, demanding "unconditional surrender" and the emergence of a new leadership structure that will not threaten the US or its neighbors.
Oil and the Strait of Hormuz: Markets are reacting sharply to the President's messages. Brent crude, which surged 27% earlier this month, fell about 6% yesterday on expectations of a possible easing of tensions. However, Trump also warned that he would hit Iran "twenty times harder" if it continued to block oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Current Status of the Conflict
While the President describes the operation as a "short-term excursion," the reality on the ground involves:
Ongoing Strikes: Heavy U.S. and Israeli air campaigns are continuing, with the Pentagon warning of the "most intense day of strikes yet" even as peace rumors circulate.
Leadership Transition: Following the death of Ali Khamenei early in the conflict, the transition to Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet led to the "internal" shift the U.S. had hoped would end the fighting.
Regional Impact: Iran continues to launch retaliatory drone and missile barrages against U.S. bases and regional allies, including recent attacks in the UAE and Bahrain.
President Trump's recent signals have triggered a "peace trade" in global markets, but the reaction is divided between a relief rally in risky assets and extreme volatility in the energy sector.
1. Digital Assets: Recovery from "Peace Trade"
After initially showing declines in the first week of the strikes, digital assets are currently behaving more like high-beta risk assets (correlated with the Nasdaq) rather than safe havens like gold.
Bitcoin ($BTC): Steadily regained the $70,000 level as risk perception improved. Analysts see this as a relief rally after the "war premium" briefly pushed investors towards the US Dollar.
Ethereum ($ETH): Trading around $2,050, supported by whale accumulation at support levels.
Sector Rotation: There is a notable increase in the Perpetual Decentralized Exchange (Perp DEX) sector; assets like $HYPE are leading gains as investors bet on ongoing volatility.
Correlation Change: Interestingly, during this conflict, BTC's correlation with gold became negative (-0.27), while its correlation with stocks increased to 66%, suggesting that institutional models treat it as "commodified risk".
2. Energy Markets: The "Trump Seesaw"
Oil has seen historic intraday swings based almost entirely on the President's social media and press comments.
The $120 Spike: Brent crude briefly hit nearly $120/barrel on Monday due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The "Off-Ramp" Dip: Prices plunged back toward $85–$92/barrel immediately after Trump told reporters the war was "very complete, pretty much.
"Retail Impact: Despite the dip, U.S. gas prices have surged 19% since the February 28 strikes, with the national average hitting $3.54/gallon.
To determine if the current "peace rally" has room to run, monitoring both Fibonacci retracement levels and RSI momentum is essential. These technical indicators are currently defining the "make or break" zones for Bitcoin as it reacts to the shifting geopolitical narrative.
1. Fibonacci Retracement: The Resistance Wall
Bitcoin is currently battling a significant "liquidity gap." Analysts are focusing on the following levels to confirm if this is a genuine trend reversal or a "bull trap"
:$70,800 (61.8% Fibonacci Level): This is the immediate "R2" resistance. A sustained daily close above this level is the primary signal that the rally has legs.
$74,000 – $74,100 (Recent Swing High): This is the ultimate "R3" barrier. The failed breakout here on March 4 created a supply overhang. Reclaiming this level would likely trigger a wave of short-covering, potentially opening a path toward $80,000.
$65,600 (The "Neckline"): On the downside, this is the 0.5 Fib level and the neckline of a developing Head & Shoulders pattern on the 4-hour chart. If this fails, the "peace rally" is likely over.
2. RSI (Relative Strength Index): Momentum Check
The RSI is providing a "divergence" signal that traders are watching closely:
Current Reading (~43–48): On the 14-day daily chart, the RSI is currently hovering just below the neutral 50 mark. This suggests that while the price has bounced, "selling momentum" still technically has the upper hand.
The Bullish Trigger: Watch for the RSI to cross and hold above 50. This would confirm that buyers have reclaimed control of the trend.
Overbought Risk: If the rally accelerates quickly, the 70 level on the RSI will be the warning sign for a local top, especially if it coincides with a re-test of the $74,000 resistance.
3. Structural Context
The broader market structure for 2026 remains cautious. While the peace signals are a tailwind, Bitcoin is still trading significantly below its 200-day EMA (near $88,000). Until that level is reclaimed, most analysts view these moves as relief rallies within a larger consolidation zone.
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