{"id":80092,"date":"2026-04-09T16:33:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=80092"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:33:18","slug":"bitcoin-and-oil-surge-as-trump-urges-netanyahu-to-scale-back-lebanon-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=80092","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin and Oil Surge as Trump Urges Netanyahu to Scale Back Lebanon Strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin and oil are on the move again as both assets jumped to their recent local peaks of over $72,000 ans $103 per barrel, respectively.<\/p>\n

This came as US President Trump reportedly urged Israel\u2019s leader to tone down the attacks against Lebanon. Recall that reports suggested after this week\u2019s cease-fire<\/a> between the US and Iran that Israel was not informed initially about the decision, and halting attacks against Lebanon was \u201cnot part of the deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Walter Bloomberg, alongside several other news reporters and outlets, claimed<\/a> earlier today that \u201cPresident Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, urging him to scale back strikes in Lebanon to protect the Iran negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Citing a senior official familiar with the matter, the report added that Israel had agreed to be a \u201chelpful partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe call followed Netanyahu\u2019s pledge to continue aggressive strikes, which Iran warned could end the truce.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bitcoin\u2019s price reacted immediately to the news, jumping from $70,500 to over $72,000. The asset rocketed yesterday as well, going from $68,000 to a three-week high of $72,800 before it dipped today toward $70,000.<\/p>\n

US oil prices are on the move again. After the shock 20% drop<\/a> following the cease-fire announcement to $92, USOIL has jumped to over $103 as of press time. The most probable reason for this is that the cease-fire appears very fragile, and the actual number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is a fraction of what it used to be before the war.<\/p>\n

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Absolutely incredible:<\/p>\n

US oil prices are now nearing $103\/barrel and have been rising at a pace of $1\/hour since 6 AM ET.<\/p>\n

This puts oil prices +12% above the low seen just ~24 hours ago as ceasefire doubts have grown.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Iran\u2019s Deputy Foreign Minister announced that\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FrEgev7PH7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n