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Morning Edition · Sunday, June 21, 2026
Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as Iran Again Orders the Strait of Hormuz Closed
A renewed closure threat comes during ceasefire talks in Switzerland, leaving crypto trading in a narrow range and dependent on events outside its control.
Bitcoin recovered toward $64,000 over the weekend after a sell-off late last week, but the rebound came against an unresolved geopolitical backdrop, according to CoinDesk. Permanent ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran opened…
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