Bitcoin and bombs.

Bitcoin bounces back fast after military threat.

When Iran prepared retaliatory attacks on US bases, bitcoin dropped below the $100,000 mark. But the recovery was remarkably swift. Within hours of Trump’s ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran, bitcoin was back above $105,000.
This reaction shows that crypto is no longer just a plaything of fear and speculation.

Bitcoin still responds to geopolitical tensions, like gold, but the speed and strength of the recovery point to a more mature market. More and more institutional investors seem to treat bitcoin as a structural part of their portfolio.

Crypto now counts toward your mortgage.

In the US, regulator FHFA has decided that mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must now include crypto holdings in their application assessments. A technical change — with major consequences.

For millions of Americans, this means their digital assets are finally being recognized, just like stocks or bonds. And that could lead to better mortgage terms. Crypto keeps moving closer to a full place within the traditional financial system.

Trump administration claims new deal with China.

On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a new trade deal with China had been signed. Details have yet to be released, but the message is clear: tensions between the two powers may be easing.

For markets, that means calm — which is good for assets like bitcoin that are sensitive to geopolitical unrest. The timing is striking: the announcement came shortly after bitcoin recovered from the Middle East crisis, further boosting positive sentiment among investors.