Bitcoin Swings After Trump Rejects Iran Offer: HYPER Hits $32.6M

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May 11, 2026

Bitcoin turned volatile after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s counterproposal in the Middle East dispute, calling it “totally unacceptable” in a Truth Social post. The weekend escalation, tied to Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil prices up nearly 5% and added fresh pressure across global risk markets.

BTC initially pushed toward $81,450, then reversed as Trump’s post hit, before swinging between $80,275 and $82,480. By this morning, it was holding above $80,640, underscoring how quickly geopolitical headlines can still move the crypto market.

Against that backdrop, capital has continued flowing into Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), whose presale has now raised $32.6 million. The project is pitching a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2 network, and demand has held up even as broader markets react to macro shocks.

Trump’s rejection of Iran’s response extended uncertainty around the conflict, with Tehran maintaining its stance on both sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program while leaving room for further escalation. The market reaction was immediate: West Texas Intermediate crude moved above $100 a barrel, and Brent approached $105.

For crypto traders, the move was a reminder that Bitcoin remains highly reactive to macro stress in the short term, even as the long-term adoption case remains intact.

Analyst Daan Crypto said on X that BTC’s recent stair-step move had already cleared several liquidation clusters. In his view, the $79,000 area could serve as a dip-buy zone, while the low $80,000s, supported by the daily 200-day moving average and EMA, remain a key area to watch.

Bitcoin Infrastructure Bet Draws Demand Despite Market Noise

Even with headline-driven volatility dominating price action, buyers have continued rotating into projects tied to Bitcoin infrastructure rather than short-term trading momentum. That has helped support interest in Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), which is positioning itself as a Layer 2 network designed to expand what can be built on Bitcoin.

The project says it combines the Solana Virtual Machine with zero-knowledge proofs and a canonical bridge, allowing users to move BTC onto the network for lower-cost, faster transactions tied to DeFi activity, staking, payments, and decentralized applications, with settlement flowing back to Bitcoin.

The HYPER presale has raised more than $32.6 million so far. The token is currently priced at $0.0136799, up from an earlier $0.0115, indicating continued buyer demand as investors look for scaling solutions tied directly to Bitcoin’s ecosystem.

Bitcoin Hyper is also marketing the sale as a fair launch with no private allocations. The project is targeting a token generation event later this year.

Trade Around Iran Crisis with HYPER Presale Access and Staking Terms

Investors can access the sale through the official Bitcoin Hyper website or via the Best Wallet app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Purchases can be made using ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, or bank card payments.

Participants can also stake purchased tokens during the presale, with the project advertising a 36% APY. At the current $0.0136799 price, buyers are entering ahead of any exchange listings and broader rollout of the ecosystem.

For updates, follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and join its Telegram community.

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