Cryptocurrency traders are preparing for a potentially negative start to the week after former President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action against Iran. He also shared a concerning image on his social media platform, Truth Social, that alluded to a nuclear escalation.
The market’s response shows concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies and a possible increase in inflation. Investors will likely reduce their risky investments as the trading week begins.
Tuesday Situation Room Meeting Puts Markets on Edge
President Trump plans to meet with his national security team on Tuesday to discuss potential military responses to Iran. Joining him will be Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Former President Trump is scheduled to meet with his leading national security advisors in the Situation Room on Tuesday to explore potential military responses.
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) May 17, 2026
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On Sunday, Trump warned Iran that the “Clock is Ticking” for a deal.
He warned that without it, they would be completely defenseless. Flight tracking data confirms the US Air Force is transporting weapons and equipment to bases throughout the area.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 12:42 PM EST, warning Iran that time is running out and they need to act quickly, or they will face severe consequences. He signed the message as President DJT.
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 17, 2026
On Sunday, Bitcoin was trading around $78,312, which is about 4% lower than it was a week ago. Ether was priced near $2,188, down 7.5% over the same period.
Both assets enter a headline-driven session technically vulnerable.
Strait of Hormuz and Oil Risk in Focus
Experts are cautioning that problems affecting the Strait of Hormuz could cause a significant increase in oil prices. Previous estimates suggest prices could rise to between $105 and $165 a barrel, depending on how long any disruption lasts.
If oil prices go up, it could increase inflation in the US, push up Treasury bond yields, and likely postpone any expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Historically, this mix of factors has often caused Bitcoin’s price to fall, especially during times of global uncertainty.
Welp – risk off Monday/Tuesday i guess,” remarked one user in a post.
Some traders don’t believe a big drop in prices is likely unless interest rates on government bonds consistently rise.
Investors will be closely watching Tuesday’s meeting and any statements made afterward on Truth Social to see if tensions increase or if discussions resume.
Donald Trump posted a new message on Truth Social at 4:48 PM ET on May 17, 2026.
— Donald J Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) May 17, 2026
As an analyst, I’ve been following the discourse around potential military intervention in Iran, and a recent statement from former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene really stood out. She believes that deploying U.S. troops to Iran would trigger a political revolution here in the United States – a pretty strong claim, suggesting widespread domestic opposition to such a move.
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