Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices rise 2% following U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $65,710.09 on June 15, 2026, marking a 2% increase from the previous day’s opening price. By 7:33 a.m. ET, its price increased further to $66,157.11. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,724.44, up 2.6% from Sunday, climbing to $1,762.41 during the same timeframe. The rise in cryptocurrency prices follows a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which could influence market sentiment positively if a more detailed peace agreement is finalized. Over the past week, Bitcoin has increased by 3.9% while Ethereum rose by 2.3%.