Odaily News According to CCTV International News, on the afternoon of April 6 local time (early morning April 7 Beijing time), US President Donald Trump stated at a White House press conference that the US military "has actually developed a plan. Once activated, from 8 PM to 12 AM Eastern Time on April 7, within a span of 4 hours, every bridge in Iran will be completely destroyed, and every power plant in Iran will be completely crippled, engulfed in flames, exploding, rendered permanently unusable, with everything reduced to utter ruins—and the entire process will take only a brief 4 hours."

Odaily News According to US President Trump: All bridges in Iran will be destroyed by midnight on Tuesday; all power plants will be shut down before midnight. If no deal is reached with Iran, all power plants will be dismantled. We do not want that to happen. (Jin10)

Odaily News U.S. President Trump: I would rather have the United States collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz than let Iran do it. (Jin10)

Odaily According to reports, US President Trump spoke to the media about Iran while attending an event at the White House, stating that the deadline is Tuesday, April 7th, Eastern Time, and it is "non-negotiable." Trump reiterated that "Iran cannot have nuclear weapons," claiming that during his first term, he tore up the Iran nuclear deal and assassinated then-commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, "thereby preventing Israel from being wiped off the map." Trump insisted he had achieved a "regime change" in Iran, saying the current Iranian leadership negotiating with the US is "more reasonable." However, he added, "They (Iran) just won't admit defeat, but they will eventually back down—if they don't, they will have nothing."

Trump also stated that if given the choice, he would "take the (Iranian) oil" because "the oil is there for the taking, and they (Iran) can't do anything about it." Trump said, "Unfortunately, the American people want us to come home—if it were up to me, I would take the oil, I would keep the oil for myself, I would make a lot of money." When asked by a reporter, "Since the US has repeatedly claimed that Iran's military power has been destroyed, why is the conflict still ongoing?" Trump replied, "They (Iran) still have some missiles, some drones. They got lucky and shot down a (US) plane." (CCTV International News)

Odaily News: A U.S. official stated that Iran submitted a ten-point response on Monday regarding proposals to end the war, describing Iran's reply as "too extreme." It is currently unclear whether it will help advance a diplomatic resolution. (Jin10)

Odaily News President Trump threatened Iran on social media using profanity, demanding it open the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian embassies and consulates in multiple countries have responded with mocking posts.

The Iranian Embassy in India stated: "Cursing and insults are the behavior of sore losers and children. Get a grip, old man!"

The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe released a list of "Presidential Etiquette," including "using respectful and restrained language in public remarks" and "conducting oneself with dignity, reflecting the seriousness of the office."

The Iranian Embassy in the UK quoted American writer Mark Twain: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

The Iranian Embassy in South Africa appealed to the American public: "To be honest, smart Americans should at least do something to preserve their own dignity." (Jin10)

Odaily News According to Li Zixin, Assistant Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, given the current situation, the possibility of the U.S. and Iran reaching a temporary ceasefire is not nonexistent, but it is indeed fraught with difficulties. Even if achieved, it is more likely to be a stopgap measure rather than a reliable path leading to a permanent ceasefire. Firstly, the core demands of both sides are fundamentally difficult to reconcile. Iran views control of the Strait of Hormuz and its stockpile of 60% highly enriched uranium as core strategic bargaining chips in negotiations and has explicitly stated it will not abandon these fundamental interests for a short-term ceasefire. The United States, on the other hand, demands that Iran reopen the strait and address its nuclear materials, essentially requiring unilateral concessions from Iran and using short-term actions as a suspension to exchange for Iran's core interest conditions, which touches upon Iran's sovereignty and security red lines. Secondly, the foundation of trust for negotiations is extremely weak. While Iran acknowledges exchanging relevant information with the U.S. through friendly nations, it denies engaging in direct negotiations. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump sends negotiation signals while simultaneously issuing continuous military strike "ultimatums." This pattern of negotiating while applying pressure is more akin to a strategy of maximum pressure and testing the other side's room for compromise, rather than genuinely seeking reconciliation. (CCTV News)

Odaily News According to an analysis by Fabian Dori, Chief Investment Officer of Sygnum Bank, prediction markets are rapidly evolving into a "real-time radar" for traders to monitor macro risks during the escalation of the Iran conflict. Platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi have seen rapid repricing of the probability of bets on whether the US will escalate the conflict, showing a direct correlation with Bitcoin price movements. Prediction markets price "clear event outcomes" with real money, providing more differentiated signals for the crypto market, which is significantly driven by "binary events" such as regulation, geopolitics, and protocol upgrades.

Data shows that the number of transactions on prediction markets reached approximately 191 million in March, a year-on-year increase of 2838%, with monthly nominal trading volume rising to about $23.9 billion. Some professional trading teams have already incorporated prediction markets into their macro analysis frameworks, using them alongside indicators such as funding rates, options structures, and capital flows to formulate trading strategies before events occur. (Cointelegraph)

Odaily News According to reports, driven by news of potential ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran, Bitcoin and global risk assets strengthened. Bitcoin rose to $69,350 early Monday, hitting a new weekly high. Reports indicate that the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a framework for a 45-day ceasefire agreement. If reached, it could pave the way for a longer-term truce.

Analysis points out that this round of gains is primarily driven by ceasefire negotiation expectations, rather than Trump's tough rhetoric. Market sensitivity to his statements has decreased, with a greater tendency to judge based on signals of actual action. In the derivatives market, the crypto market has formed a typical "short squeeze," while both implied and realized volatility are at low levels. Previous market sentiment leaned towards extreme fear, creating conditions for a rebound. However, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains a key variable. If there is only a ceasefire without a substantial resumption of shipping, the market movement may be just a short-term rebound; if negotiations fail, Bitcoin could still fall back to the $60,000 range. (Decrypt)

According to the latest analysis from QCP Capital, US President Trump's decision to once again postpone action against Iran until Tuesday marks the fourth such delay. The market is gradually becoming immune to the repeated pattern of "tough rhetoric + negotiation signals," leading to a cooling of expectations for risk escalation, with oil prices weakening and stock index futures remaining stable. In the crypto market, Bitcoin and Ethereum rose above $69,000 and $2,140 respectively during Asian trading hours, triggering approximately $200 million in short liquidations in an environment of relatively thin liquidity.

Overall, despite ongoing geopolitical disturbances, price performance leans more towards stabilization rather than pressure. On the capital front, institutional funds continue to provide support, with Bitcoin ETFs recording net inflows of approximately $1.32 billion in March. The current market sentiment is generally "risk-on," and investors are not fully prepared for a near-term escalation of conflict. However, with the US stock market reopening, the sustainability of this round of rally still needs to be verified.

Odaily News According to Odaily, boosted by expectations of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, market risk appetite has recovered. It is reported that the ceasefire plan may take effect on Monday and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin's rise has driven the overall crypto market higher, with mainstream assets like Ethereum and Solana also rising in sync. The derivatives market is also releasing bullish signals, with the Bitcoin futures structure improving and the 30-day implied volatility continuing to decline. Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.8%, reinforcing the Risk-on atmosphere.

However, analysis points out that uncertainties remain in the market rebound. Recent multiple ceasefire reports have been denied or disproven by Iran. If a similar situation occurs again, the market trend could reverse rapidly. Furthermore, even if an agreement is reached, doubts remain about whether it would be binding on Israel, which could limit the sustainability of risk appetite. Overall, while Bitcoin has room for further upside, macro variables remain a key constraint. (CoinDesk)

Note: "Risk-on" is a common term in financial markets, meaning the market enters a state of "risk preference," where investors are willing to take on more risk in pursuit of returns.

Odaily News: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei condemned US threats against Iranian infrastructure as "war crimes" and warned that any country assisting Washington would bear legal responsibility. He stated, "There is no doubt that merely issuing such threats is itself a war crime," noting that the US, on one hand, talks about striking "energy and industrial infrastructure," while on the other hand, gives Israel a "green light to attack civilian targets." He emphasized that these actions constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. "All countries should understand that any cooperation or assistance provided to the United States in the execution of its crimes must be held accountable and should be recognized as war crimes and crimes against humanity." (Jin10)

Odaily According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagheri stated that Tehran has finalized its own demands against the backdrop of recent proposals to end the war, but will only announce them at an appropriate time, emphasizing that Iran will not succumb to pressure. He said, "A few days ago, they put forward some proposals through intermediaries, and this US plan containing 15 points was conveyed through Pakistan and some other friendly countries." He added, "Such proposals are extremely ambitious, unusual, and illogical." He stressed that Iran has its own framework. "Based on our own interests and considerations, we have compiled and formulated a series of demands we have put forward in the past and present." He also denied that engaging with mediators implies weakness. "The fact that Iran quickly and courageously expressed its position on a proposal should not be seen as a sign of yielding to the enemy." (Jin10)

Odaily News According to Reuters: Senior Iranian officials stated that Iran will not accept deadlines or pressure to force its decisions. Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a "temporary ceasefire." Iran believes the United States is not yet prepared to achieve a permanent ceasefire.

Odaily News According to insiders, the final US-Iran ceasefire agreement proposal includes Iran abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of assets. A plan to end hostilities in the Middle East needs to be agreed upon by Monday. If agreed, the plan would facilitate an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the reaching of a final agreement within 15 to 20 days.

Odaily News According to the Israel Defense Forces on April 6, the Israeli Air Force recently completed a series of airstrikes on infrastructure in Tehran. Earlier reports from Iran stated that residential areas in eastern Tehran were attacked in the early morning of that day, resulting in 4 deaths, 7 injuries, 3 residential buildings completely destroyed, and another 50 buildings severely damaged. (CCTV News)