Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin
CoinDesk·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Bitcoin trades below $73,000, down 0.2% in 24 hours, as U.S. and Iranian officials hold talks in Islamabad. The crypto market remains mostly flat. Earlier gains followed a ceasefire announcement that triggered a $430 million short squeeze. The CoinDesk 20 index rose 0.12%, while Ethereum gained 0.1%. U.S. Vice President Vance, envoy Witkoff, and Jared Kushner lead American negotiations alongside Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, with Pakistan as third party.
Key Entities
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