According to Odaily Planet Daily, Saxo Bank's Chief Investment Strategist Charu Chanana stated that the failure of the US-Iran negotiations is a setback. For the market, this means that the previous easing of tensions is likely to fade. Oil prices may rebound, risk sentiment will be dampened again, and the Strait of Hormuz, even if not completely closed, will remain a real choke point risk. However, this is not surprising given the significant differences in the two sides' positions on nuclear safeguards and the Strait of Hormuz issue. For the US dollar, this means some renewed safe-haven support, but unless there is a new military escalation, it is unlikely to trigger a broad surge. Gold may benefit from renewed geopolitical hedging demand, but the market is not yet fully back to the worst-case inflation shock scenario. (Jinshi)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ali Velayati, foreign affairs advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated on his personal social media account on the 12th that Iranian diplomacy has always adhered to the principle of "protecting our homeland." He stated that control of the Strait of Hormuz is now firmly in Iranian hands. (CCTV News)

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, as reported by Odaily, the Bitcoin market is currently entering an early stabilization phase, with long-term holding behavior gradually increasing, indicating a potential shift in market structure. Data shows that since October, the number of BTC held for more than a year has increased from approximately 12 million to approximately 12.4 million. While the increase is still relatively modest, it reflects a shift in market behavior towards long-term holding. Since mid-December, the 30-day change has remained consistently positive, indicating that investors are more inclined to continue holding rather than distributing their holdings. Darkfost points out that this change typically signifies a transition from a speculative-driven phase to a phase of stronger long-term conviction. Historically, the proportion of long-term holdings usually declines significantly at market peaks and gradually recovers during bear markets; therefore, the current trend can be seen as an early sign of market stabilization. However, he also emphasizes that this indicator represents a long-term change and typically requires a considerable amount of time to form a clear trend; currently, it is still in its early stages.

According to GMGN data, Binance Life's market capitalization has surpassed $150 million, currently trading at $153.47 million, a 24-hour increase of 15.47%. Odaily reminds users that the price of Meme coin is highly volatile, and investors should participate with caution.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that US President Trump retweeted an article on social media on the 12th about a "naval blockade" of Iran. The Iranian Embassy in Austria responded that same day, stating that a blockade cannot "open" the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy wrote on social media: "To those concerned, a simple explanation: a blockade is a blockade. It cannot 'open' the Strait of Hormuz; it only restricts it. The only way out of this self-inflicted predicament is to remain open and flexible in negotiations. Follow reason." (Xinhua)