A two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict has triggered a massive synchronized surge across global markets, with Bitcoin, equities, and precious metals all posting significant gains as geopolitical tensions briefly ease. The temporary pause in hostilities has unleashed a wave of bullish momentum, demonstrating digital assets' acute sensitivity to macro developments and reinforcing their role as a premier risk-on asset class.

Global Markets Turn Green On Ceasefire Update

After several ultimatums and warnings from the US, Iran has finally agreed to the ceasefire. This two-week ceasefire will allow ships to finally pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Per the latest update shared by the KL portal, this ceasefire plan includes Iran and Oman charging fees on ships passing the strait, with this money being used for the reconstruction of Iran.

BREAKING: The two-week ceasefire plan between the Iran and the US allows Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, per CNN.

A regional official said this money would be used for the reconstruction of Iran.

Iran has been recently charging $2…

This development has also turned the markets green across the world. The news has impacted the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin surging past $70K, as well as gold and stocks rallying ahead. At present, gold is trading at $4800, with the S&P 500 trading at 6616.

In addition to this, Japan’s stock market has also responded to this ceasefire by surging nearly +5%.

BREAKING: Japan’s stock market surges over +5% in its initial reaction to the US-Iran ceasefire. pic.twitter.com/9PzYqZu5yr

Will Bitcoin Be Able To Jump Higher?

Now that the world has finally calmed down a bit, investors seem to be keen on knowing whether BTC will have a chance to rise higher on the radar. Per the latest BTC stats from CoinCodex, Bitcoin may surge and spike to hit a new high of $75K by the first week of May 2026.