First Energy Ship Passes Through the Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Agreement

June 15. Data from the Polymarket platform shows that for the contract “What price will Bitcoin hit in June,” the market’s short-term outlook for BTC has clear divergences, but overall leans toward sideways trading rather than a directional breakout. Bitcoin is currently trading at around $66,000, with related contract volumes exceeding $15.9 million. Market pricing gives a ~72% probability of BTC touching $67,500 by June—this is the “base scenario,” signaling the price is likely to stay fluctuating within its current range. On the upside, the market puts a ~35% chance of BTC reaching $70,000, but odds drop off sharply for a move above $75,000, positioning $70,000 as a critical resistance zone. For the downside, there’s a significant concentration of funds in the $55,000 to $57,500 range, with a ~9% probability of BTC touching $55,000. Analysts note this area has seen high trading volume and acts as a cluster of hedge positions, meaning some traders are buying protection against pot

June 15 – Digital asset firm Strategy reported last week it acquired 1,587 bitcoins at an average price of $63,024 each, for a total transaction value of $100 million.

On June 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have struck a peace deal framework, with plans to formally sign it on June 19. The framework includes measures like lifting U.S. military maritime blockades and facilitating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven a sharp uptick in global market risk sentiment. Crude oil prices plummeted sharply, with Brent crude falling roughly 5% to around $82 a barrel—dropping a total of about 33% from its March peak. Analysts noted that resuming maritime shipping in the strait would directly ease fears of a looming global energy supply crunch. Global stock markets rallied in tandem: major global equity indexes were broadly higher. U.S. Nasdaq futures jumped roughly 2% in pre-market trading. Risk assets rebounded across the board—Bitcoin briefly topped $66,000, marking a 2.7% gain over 24 hours, while gold prices climbed nearly 3% to above $4,330. In the interest rate market, investors are widely expecting th

June 15. The New York Times reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary framework to resolve their conflict and plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But global shipping firms say they won’t immediately bring back large-scale traffic through the strait—not until clear security guarantees are in place. Multiple shipping companies note that the biggest uncertainty right now is the lack of a clear security system for ships passing through the strait. They still need to confirm two key points: whether Iran has promised to stop attacking commercial vessels, and whether steady, workable navigation rules will exist. Some firms add that fully resuming passage could take weeks—or even months. U.S.-based shipping company Safesea Group says its ships in the Gulf are still either damaged or detained, and the firm needs “a clear guarantee against attacks” before resuming voyages. Norwegian shipping firm Hoegh Autoliners adds that even with positive progress in the framework, it’s not

On June 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal has been struck with Iran to end their ongoing conflict, stating both sides will "immediately and permanently halt all military operations" and work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to restore global energy shipping lanes. Trump noted the agreement was finalized on his birthday and is set to be officially signed at a ceremony in Switzerland this coming Friday. In a social media post, he wrote "Let the oil flow" and announced the lifting of the U.S. Navy’s blockade of the strategic waterway. Pakistani officials involved in mediating the conflict told reporters both sides have agreed to a ceasefire and an end to all military activity. Ahead of the formal signing, they plan to hold a series of technical consultations to hash out follow-up implementation mechanisms, including critical sticking points such as Iran’s nuclear program and regional security arrangements. Reports indicate the core terms of the agreement have no

June 15 (Reuters-style brief) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz’s entry and exit channels to all vessels as of local time June 15, a move cited by China Central Television (CCTV). The restriction will remain in effect until further notice, with Iranian officials stating no transit permits have been issued over the past 96 hours. Earlier, ship tracking data from global shipping information platform Marine Traffic showed the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Desfa" entered the Gulf of Oman via the Strait of Hormuz on June 15. As of press time, "Desfa" is the only large energy carrier to have transited the strategic waterway that day.