Crude oil’s decline aligns with a broader macro narrative where falling energy prices help lower headline inflation, potentially giving central banks (especially the Fed) more room to slow or pause rate hikes. This would directly benefit crypto as a high-beta risk asset. However, crypto markets remain in extreme fear (F&G 20), so this catalyst alone may not trigger a sustained rally unless it’s confirmed by actual data and a deal signing.

Crude Oil Futures

Crude oil futures dropped after President Trump promised an Iran deal will be signed on Friday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.