Bitcoin price surged to $71,000 on Monday, rebounding from weekend lows near $67,000, as markets reacted to a sudden shift in geopolitical risk after Donald Trump announced a pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iran.

The move, which followed what Trump described as “very good” and “productive” talks with Tehran, triggered a broad relief rally across risk assets. 

Bitcoin price rose roughly 5% into the start of the week, reclaiming key technical levels that traders had identified as critical to maintaining bullish momentum.

The announcement marked a sharp reversal from escalating rhetoric over the weekend, when Washington had threatened strikes on Iranian energy…

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