Market Focuses on Trump's Final Ultimatum, Crypto Market Sees Rebound, Oil Rises, Gold Falls, US Stock Futures Extend Losses
**April 6th**
The crypto market rebounded Wednesday (Beijing time) after former President Donald Trump updated an ultimatum deadline for Iran’s negotiations early Tuesday (Eastern Time).
In a tweet, Trump set the deadline as **8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday** (equivalent to 8 a.m. Beijing Time Wednesday). He stated:
“I believe we could make a deal with Iran—we’re currently in negotiations with the Iranian side. If Iran does not reach an agreement soon, I am considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil. Tuesday will be Iran’s power plant day and bridge day, combining the two into one! Absolutely unprecedented! Hurry and open the strait, otherwise Iran will be waiting for hell! Just wait and see!”
### Crypto Market Data (HTX)
- Bitcoin broke above $69,000; Ethereum crossed $2,100.
- Total crypto market capitalization now stands at $2.439 trillion, with a 1.7% 24-hour rebound.
### Top Crypto Gainers
- Binance Life: +20.24% → $0.0688 (Linked to expectations
6 minutes ago
Bitcoin Breaks $69,000, 24-hour Gain Extends to 2.57%
On April 6th, Bitcoin climbed above $69,000, per HTX market data, with its 24-hour gain rising to 2.57%.
6 minutes ago
JPMorgan Wealth Management to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading in First Half of Year
April 6 — U.S. brokerage giant Charles Schwab announced it will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading services in the first half of 2026 via its banking subsidiary Charles Schwab Premier Bank, branded as Schwab Crypto. A company spokesperson confirmed the initiative is “progressing as planned,” and customers can now sign up for early access on the official website.
With nearly $12 trillion in client assets under management (AUM), Schwab is pivoting from only offering indirect crypto products—such as ETFs and futures—to actively enabling direct purchase, sale, and holding of BTC and ETH. The move addresses client demand to manage digital assets alongside traditional holdings like stocks and bonds. It marks another step by traditional Wall Street institutions toward embracing mainstream cryptocurrencies, and is expected to drive a significant influx of traditional investor capital into the crypto market.
6 minutes ago
Trump Reportedly Extends "Final Ultimatum" Deadline by 24 Hours
**Breaking: Trump Extends Iran Deadline by 24 Hours, Media Say**
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday (April 6) that a key time is “8:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday” — corresponding to 8:00 AM Beijing time Wednesday.
Outlets including AXIOS and Bloomberg interpret this as Trump extending Iran’s 48-hour ultimatum by one day.
The original deadline was set for 8:00 PM ET Monday, April 6 (8:00 AM Beijing time Tuesday, April 7).
6 minutes ago
Trump Calls for 'Deep Negotiation' with Iran, Once Came Close to Direct Talks
April 5th — Axios reports that in a phone interview, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is in “deep negotiations” with Iran and expects a deal before Tuesday’s deadline.
“There’s a great opportunity to reach an agreement, but if they don’t, I will destroy everything there,” Trump stated. When asked about harm to innocent civilians, he said he believes Iranian civilians opposed to the government would support such strikes to weaken the regime.
In the roughly 8-minute call, Trump also noted his envoys Weedkov and Jared Kushner are engaged in intense talks with Iran. Two sources familiar with the negotiations said communications have happened via intermediaries like Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, plus text exchanges between Trump’s advisors and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.
Trump said the talks are progressing well but that closing deals with Iranians is always challenging. A few days ago, the sides were close to agreeing to direct negotiations but planned to reconvene in f
6 minutes ago
Iranian Military Claims Drone Strike on Israeli and U.S. Military Targets in Kuwait
On April 5 (local time), the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military issued Announcement No. 56, stating it took decisive military action earlier that day in response to "misdeeds" by the U.S. and Israel—following its air defense system’s successful interception of enemy drones earlier.
The announcement noted the Iranian military deployed a drone swarm to accurately target:
- Israeli petrochemical facilities and oil product storage facilities near Dimona (where the region’s underground emergency fuel reserves are critical to southern Israel’s energy supply);
- Equipment warehouses, satellite communication units, and U.S. military command headquarters at the American base on Bubiyan Island, Kuwait.
The base, a key node for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in the region, has recently conducted extensive communication monitoring and combat management tasks, and deployed offensive weapons including Hamas multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Source: CCTV News
6 minutes ago