{"id":48824,"date":"2026-04-18T11:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/evening-digest-oil-plunges-bitcoin-jumps-on-iran-deal-hopes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T11:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:35:41","slug":"evening-digest-oil-plunges-bitcoin-jumps-on-iran-deal-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/evening-digest-oil-plunges-bitcoin-jumps-on-iran-deal-hopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Evening digest: Oil plunges, Bitcoin jumps on Iran deal hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US markets and global assets moved sharply on Friday as investors reacted to a flurry of geopolitical and market developments, including fresh optimism around a potential US-Iran deal, a surge in Bitcoin, a steep drop in crude oil prices, and continued strength in Nvidia shares.<\/p>\n

Trump signals Iran nuclear halt as deal optimism builds<\/h2>\n

Sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely<\/a>, raising hopes that a broader agreement to end the war could be within reach. He described the potential moratorium as \u201cunlimited\u201d and indicated that talks over a lasting deal could take place as soon as this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of the main points are finalized. It\u2019ll go pretty quickly,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n

Iran has yet to confirm the claims, and key details remain unclear, particularly around its long-standing stance on uranium enrichment. <\/p>\n

Still, momentum toward de-escalation appeared to build through the day, with Tehran confirming that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.<\/p>\n

The developments helped fuel a rally in global equities while easing concerns over prolonged disruption to energy supplies.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin rallies as risk appetite returns<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin surged alongside broader risk assets, climbing above the $77,000 level<\/a> and briefly approaching $78,000 as geopolitical tensions eased. <\/p>\n

The move marked a significant recovery from earlier losses and pushed the cryptocurrency past a key resistance zone around $76,000.<\/p>\n

The rally was driven in part by improving investor sentiment as fears of a prolonged conflict subsided. <\/p>\n

A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz also contributed to the shift, reducing uncertainty in global markets and encouraging a return to riskier assets.<\/p>\n

The broader crypto market followed suit, with total market capitalization rising sharply and sentiment indicators moving into \u201cGreed\u201d territory. <\/p>\n

Analysts noted that a sustained move above current levels could pave the way for further gains, with the $80,000 mark emerging as the next psychological target.<\/p>\n

Oil prices slide on easing supply concerns<\/h2>\n

Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude dropping more than 10% to below $90 per barrel<\/a> as hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran gained traction.<\/p>\n

The decline erased much of the gains recorded since the onset of the conflict and reflected expectations of improved supply flows.<\/p>\n

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, played a central role in the price movement. The route accounts for roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade, making any disruption highly impactful.<\/p>\n

Despite the sharp drop, analysts cautioned that risks remain, including unresolved geopolitical tensions and underlying supply constraints. Inventory data and OPEC production levels also suggest that the market could face a supply deficit in the near term.<\/p>\n

Nvidia extends rally amid bullish outlook<\/h2>\n

Nvidia shares continued their upward momentum, rising about 1.4% to move back above the $200 level <\/a>as investor confidence in the company\u2019s long-term growth prospects remained strong.<\/p>\n

While the stock has lagged some semiconductor peers in recent weeks, analysts remain broadly bullish. Oppenheimer reiterated an Outperform rating, highlighting Nvidia\u2019s technological lead in AI hardware.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Nvidia\u2019s] Best-in-class Blackwell Ultra (GB300) NVL racks lead the market by two generations, in our view,\u201d said analyst Rick Schafer.<\/p>\n

Bernstein analysts also maintained a positive stance, pointing to the company\u2019s upcoming Vera Rubin platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe AI castle on a hill boasts best performance\/watt training and inference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite competition from rivals such as AMD and Intel, Nvidia\u2019s valuation is still seen as attractive relative to its growth trajectory, with analysts pointing to strong earnings potential through 2027.<\/p>\n

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