US-Iran Negotiations Hit "Deadlock." Vance’s Departure for US Sparks Concern, Bitcoin Price Sprint Toward $74,000 Thwarted

TradingKey - US-Iran negotiations hit a stalemate; Bitcoin prices pull back after surge as market awaits new round of talks.

On April 12, Vice President Vance’s early return to the United States sparked market concerns, causing Bitcoin ( BTC) prices to pull back from their highs. This morning, Bitcoin surged toward the $74,000 mark, peaking at $73,668 before sharply dropping to around $71,000.

On the morning of April 12 local time, U.S. Vice President Vance stated at a press conference held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan: "The negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement, and differences remain stark. The collapse of talks will cast greater uncertainty over the current fragile ceasefire, potentially putting renewed pressure on regional stability and global energy markets."

Reportedly, the U.S. insisted on "reopening the Strait of Hormuz first," while the Iranian delegation demanded that "the U.S. must first lift all energy sanctions scheduled for the first quarter of 2026." With neither side willing to compromise, three rounds of U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without significant progress. Vance decided to return to the U.S. to discuss countermeasures, while the Iranian delegation also left Pakistan.

Tensions had already flared on April 11 during the negotiations. A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer attempted to enter the Strait of Hormuz but was intercepted and driven away by Revolutionary Guard vessels. After a brief standoff, the destroyer was forced to retreat.

Currently, Bitcoin is retesting the $71,000 - $71,500 range, which serves as the midline of the technical channel and provides some support. If the upcoming round of talks in Islamabad (scheduled for April 15) yields no progress, BTC may retreat to the $70,000 psychological support level. Conversely, if a compromise is reached on key issues, Bitcoin will likely rise toward the critical $80,000 threshold.

Bitcoin price chart, source: TradingView