Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes
Why now
Thesis: War-end hopes offset by strike uncertainty keeps risk bid capped
Catalyst to watch: Trump comments or actual strikes on Iran
Main risk: Escalation could trigger sharper risk-asset selloff
Why it matters
Signals persistent Middle East escalation risk, pressuring risk assets like bitcoin and Nasdaq futures via uncertainty premium.
Details
Trump on Sunday didn’t rule out additional strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, even as he said the war could end soon.
Sources
- coindesk · 2026-09-28 03:58 UTC