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Bitcoin Surges Past $66,000 as US-Iran Peace Deal Fuels Crypto Risk-On Rally

  • Tony Jackson--Ibtimes.com.au
  • published date: 2026-06-15 14:27:00 UTC

Bitcoin surged over $2,400 to $66,363 following the US-Iran peace agreement, easing geopolitical tensions and boosting investor confidence in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

NEW YORK — Bitcoin climbed more than $2,400 on Monday, surging 3.78% to $66,363.01 as the US-Iran peace agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eased geopolitical tensions, boosting investor … [+6605 chars]