#认证创作者专属推广任务 Situation between the U.S. and Iran suddenly changes? Gold and silver plunge! Cryptocurrency markets tumble across the board, over 120k traders liquidated
June 19, the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran face new uncertainties, coupled with the Federal Reserve's more hawkish monetary policy stance, causing the dollar index to soar to a one-year high. Spot gold comes under pressure and drops sharply, while the cryptocurrency market collectively plunges.
Gold and silver plunge
On the morning of June 19, spot gold opened lower, falling below $4,200 during the session, with the latest decline exceeding 1.2%.
Spot silver fell below $65 per ounce, down nearly 2% intraday.
Bitcoin drops below $63,000, over 120k traders liquidated
The cryptocurrency market also declined, with Bitcoin briefly falling below $63,000, down 2.64% intraday. Additionally, Ethereum, SOL, XRP, and others also followed suit.
According to Coinglass data, over 120k traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with total liquidation amounting to $469 million, including $380 million in long positions and $91.44 million in short positions.
News updates
U.S. White House: Wans cancels Iran negotiations trip, Iran delays Switzerland trip
According to CCTV News, due to ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran has postponed its trip to Switzerland. On June 18 local time, an informed source said that because of Israel’s continued attacks on southern Lebanon, Iran’s negotiation delegation has delayed its trip to Switzerland.
The source stated that before deciding to suspend the trip, the delegation was already preparing to depart and planned to initiate the first round of 60-day negotiations. Iran had previously informed the U.S. and mediators that the Lebanon issue remains a core part of the U.S.-Iran negotiations and will directly impact whether talks continue or are halted.
The source also revealed that Iran warned that Israeli forces have penetrated about 10 kilometers into Lebanon, continuing military operations and attacks, openly violating the first clause of the memorandum of understanding.
On June 18 local time, the White House said that because logistical arrangements for the next phase of negotiations have not yet been finalized, Vice President Wans will no longer depart for Switzerland as originally scheduled that evening. Wans was scheduled to attend the U.S.-Iran memorandum signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19.
A White House spokesperson said that, as Wans stated at a press conference that day, the details of upcoming technical negotiations are still not finalized, and the U.S. team is ready to depart at any time, but “logistical arrangements for these negotiations are never simple and are hard to predict.”
The spokesperson added that Wans will not depart that evening, and once the next steps are clear, an announcement will be made promptly. The White House also expressed hope to resume technical negotiations as soon as possible.
Additionally, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz, who is mediating the U.S.-Iran memorandum, has also canceled his planned trip to Switzerland.
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement on June 19, saying Iran will closely monitor the implementation of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, and if the U.S. violates, Iran will take firm countermeasures.
Israel is negotiating with the U.S. on maintaining its military presence in Lebanon
Xinhua Beijing, June 19 — Two Israeli officials revealed on June 18 that Israel is firmly seeking to retain its military presence in southern Lebanon and is in negotiations with the U.S. on this issue. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that Israel is engaged in “firm stance negotiations” with the U.S. government. Israel’s position will not compromise, including continuing to deploy troops south of the Litani River in Lebanon. Another anonymous Israeli official said the outcome of the negotiations ultimately depends on whether U.S. President Trump decides to “apply strong pressure” on the issue of the military presence and threaten Israel that “if it does not comply with the terms of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, the U.S. will take corresponding measures.”
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has not yet responded to the above reports. The text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released on the 17th includes provisions for the immediate and permanent cessation of all military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon, explicitly respecting Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. According to Lebanon’s “Square” TV station on the 18th, the Israeli military launched attacks on two locations in southern Lebanon that day. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghai also stated on the 18th that if Israel continues attacking Lebanon, it will be considered a violation of U.S. commitments.
