Crypto Market Cap Rises to $2.22T as US-Iran Deal Triggers $246M Short Liquidations

The crypto market extended its rebound on June 15, with total market cap up 0.45% to $2.22 trillion as a US-Iran peace deal eased the macro backdrop. According to BeInCrypto, the US and Iran signed the “Islamabad declaration” on June 14, a 60-day ceasefire that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, though enrichment limits and the signing timeline remain disputed. Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $65,437 as the deal squeezed short sellers, with around $246 million in crypto shorts wiped out in 24 hours. Worldcoin (WLD) jumped about 20% over 24 hours after Eightco Holdings disclosed 283.45 million WLD tokens, about 8.4% of circulating supply.