Bitcoin holds near $59,700 despite Iran de-escalation boosting equity futures

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Bitcoin remained under pressure, trading around $59,700 and down approximately 6.8% for the week. U.S. equity futures climbed following reports that the United States and Iran agreed to pause military strikes and return to diplomatic talks. Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrency markets showed little response to the geopolitical easing. The divergence highlights Bitcoin's decoupling from risk-on sentiment that typically lifts equities during periods of reduced geopolitical tension.

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