Bitcoin Spikes to $68,700: Is Trump's Iran De-Escalation the Catalyst Crypto Has Been Waiting For?
Published: April 1, 2026 Author: MEXC Crypto Pulse Team Overview Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a short-term high of $68,700 in late March 2026 before consolidating in the $67,000–$68,500 range, fueled by an unexpected geopolitical catalyst: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced that negotiations with Iran's new regime had begun, sparking de-escalation hopes across global markets. Ethereum gained 4.4% to clear $2,070, Solana rose approximately 3.4% toward $84, and the broader crypto market sta