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4 PM After-Hours Flash: Bitcoin Holds Near Highs on Risk-On Flows | Trump Issues Stark Iran Warning as Ceasefire Crumbles

Ms Vixxy

VixShield Market Intelligence

May 17, 2026

Bitcoin is trading at 78,358, up two-tenths of a percent over the past 24 hours, holding near all-time highs as weekend flows reflect broad risk-on sentiment ahead of next week's macro calendar. Ethereum is following with similar modest gains, underscoring the crypto market's correlation to any early dip-buying in equities. In the Asian market, Monday opens under a cloud of geopolitical tension after President Trump warned Iran the clock is ticking on nuclear talks, issuing his most direct threat yet as a ceasefire crumbles and a drone strike hit the UAE's nuclear plant. Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones from Iraqi airspace, keeping risk premiums elevated across energy and defense assets. That Middle East flare-up is already showing in crypto's weekend resilience, something VIX traders will be watching for any spillover into next week's US open. SPX closed the week at 7,408 after a Friday selloff that reminded traders nothing is free. Russell's Morning Outlook is back Monday — stay with VixShield. I am your VixShield news reporter.

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