Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, fell alongside U.S. equities on Thursday as investors speculated about Iran's willingness to negotiate an end to the conflict in the Middle East. The digital asset recently traded at around $69,170, a 2.3% decrease over the past day. Bitcoin had dipped to $68,000 earlier in the afternoon before ticking back up. Meanwhile, Ethereum had fallen 4.4% to $2,070, and Solana fell 5% to-$86. The S&P 500 closed 1.7% lower on the day, while the Nasdaq fell more than 2.2%. After the stock market closed, President Donald Trump stated that peace talks are going well and extended a self-imposed deadline on targeting Iranian energy facilities. Despite Bitcoin's recent surge, analysts suggest that investors are prioritising carry and capital preservation amid macro uncertainty.