Bitcoin Holds $64K as Trump Declares Middle East "Very Close" to Peace, Warns Beirut Strike Could Blow It

President Donald Trump said the Middle East is "very close" to a peace deal and urged all sides to stand down, warning that a strike on Beirut could disrupt talks Washington has been pursuing with Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said the morning attack on the Lebanese capital should not have happened, particularly as negotiations with Iran advance. He acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself but described the attack it was responding to as small and without casualties, saying it should not derail the process. "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," he wrote. He called for an end to Israeli attacks anywhere in Lebanon and said there should likewise be no further attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. Trump framed the moment as a potential turning point, saying it "could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace" and urging the parties not to blow it.

The statement lands amid an intense diplomatic push. Trump has repeatedly said a deal with Iran is near, even suggesting it could be signed on Sunday, though Iranian officials have said no final text exists and that key disagreements remain. The conflicting signals have kept traders watching the region closely. Bitcoin ($BTC) held above $64,000 as signs of US-Iran de-escalation eased risk sentiment, having moved on headlines tied to the talks in recent days. Crypto markets have continued to track geopolitical developments, with traders weighing the prospect of a deal against the possibility that further strikes could reverse recent gains. No direct statement on digital assets was included in Trump's post.