Bitcoin and gold lengthen fall forward of US-Iran nuclear deal talks in Geneva. US inventory futures additionally dropped sharply on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran forward of the second spherical of nuclear talks in Geneva.
US President Donald Trump Warns Iran Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated he can be concerned “indirectly” in US-Iran nuclear deal talks in Geneva on February 17. He is assured concerning the prospects of creating a deal and mentioned “I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal.”
Tensions are hovering forward of the talks, with the U.S. deploying a second plane provider to the Middle East. Iran additionally holds army drills within the Strait of Hormuz after repeated threats of army motion amid a big U.S. army buildup within the area.
Oman’s FM Badr Al Busaidi met Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi in Geneva to put together for Oman-mediated second spherical of oblique US-Iran talks. Both affirmed the necessity to advance understanding towards a mutually passable settlement.
📸 | Oman’s FM Badr Al Busaidi @badralbusaidi met Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi in Geneva to put together for tomorrow’s second spherical of oblique Iran-US talks. Both affirmed the necessity to advance understanding towards a mutually passable settlement. Al Busaidi reiterated Oman’s agency… pic.twitter.com/B6wziNqUkl
— وزارة الخارجية (@FMofOman) February 16, 2026
Bitcoin and Gold Under Pressure?
Bitcoin and gold proceed to slide forward of high-stakes US-Iran nuclear talks. At the time of writing, gold costs dropped beneath $4,950 after Donald Trump’s warning to Iran. This marks the second consecutive session of declines amid a stronger U.S. greenback.
However, optimistic developments associated to the nuclear deal might enhance risk-on sentiment. Bullish bets on gold are surging regardless of a historic correction.
After COMEX gold futures suffered their largest one-day drop in a long time, merchants started accumulating December $15,000-$20,000 name spreads. The place has since grown to nearly 11,000 contracts, regardless of gold costs consolidating close to $5,000.
Moreover, lower-than-expected US CPI inflation data launched final Friday boosted expectations of additional financial coverage easing by the Federal Reserve this 12 months. CME FedWatch Tool exhibits merchants are pricing in two Fed charge cuts, with 52% odds in June.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin is holding close to $68K amid crypto market volatility, with minor fluctuations amid geopolitical tensions. Earlier, Bitcoin and precious metals faced sell-offs throughout heightened risk-off sentiment tied to the US-Iran scenario, as traders sought liquidity somewhat than conventional secure havens.
Potential Bitcoin Bottom Forming: Matrixport
Bitcoin is correlating with tech shares throughout uncertainty and will see additional draw back if talks fail with out speedy escalation. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has tumbled to excessive concern ranges, reflecting Bitcoin bear market sentiment.
However, Matrixport claims its proprietary Greed & Fear Index means that potential sturdy bottoms kind when the 21-day shifting common drops beneath zero and reverses greater. This transition alerts that promoting stress is waning and market circumstances are starting to stabilize.
Matrixport mentioned “While prices could still decline further in the near term, historically these deeply negative sentiment readings have offered highly attractive. Given the cyclical relationship between sentiment and Bitcoin price action.”
BTC worth is buying and selling sideways close to $68,200, down nearly 0.25% over the previous 24 hours. The 24-hour excessive and low are $70,067 and $67,301, respectively. Trading quantity stays low as merchants warning forward of US-Iran talks.
