US-Iran initial Hormuz deal coincides with crypto sell-off on 18 June 2026

On 18 June 2026, the US and Iran signed an initial agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil lower while crypto also declined. WTI fell 2.49% to $74.83 and Brent slid 2.24% to $77.7, as total crypto market cap dropped about 2.4% to roughly $2.18 trillion. Bitcoin fell to $63,677 and Ethereum to $1,722 as the deal left the nuclear dispute for a 60-day negotiating window.