{"id":61087,"date":"2026-04-20T08:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:38:22","slug":"trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Signals Iran Peace Breakthrough and $166B Tariff Refund; MicroStrategy Buys $2.5B Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/#Trump_Administration_to_Refund_166_Billion_in_Tariffs\" >Trump Administration to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/#MicroStrategy_Aggressively_Increases_Bitcoin_Holdings\" >MicroStrategy Aggressively Increases Bitcoin Holdings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/#Pre-Market_Movers_Marvell_Gains_AST_SpaceMobile_Slides\" >Pre-Market Movers: Marvell Gains, AST SpaceMobile Slides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-iran-peace-breakthrough-and-166b-tariff-refund-microstrategy-buys-2-5b-bitcoin\/61087\/#Global_Conflict_and_European_Sentiment\" >Global Conflict and European Sentiment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diplomatic Pivot:<\/strong> The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> administration<\/strong> confirmed upcoming peace talks with <strong>Iran<\/strong> in <strong>Islamabad<\/strong>, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiscal Stimulus:<\/strong> The <strong>U.S. government<\/strong> will begin refunding <strong>$166 billion<\/strong> in previously collected tariffs, according to a report from the <strong>New York Times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crypto Expansion:<\/strong> MicroStrategy (<a href=\"\/stock\/MSTR\">MSTR<\/a>) significantly increased its holdings, purchasing <strong>34,164 Bitcoin<\/strong> for approximately <strong>$2.54 billion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech Momentum:<\/strong> Marvell Technology (<a href=\"\/stock\/MRVL\">MRVL<\/a>) shares rose <strong>6%<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">pre-market trading<\/a> following reports of AI chip development talks with <strong>Google<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical Pressure:<\/strong> Shipping stoppages related to the <strong>Iran War<\/strong> are expected to weigh on <strong>Germany\u2019s ZEW investor confidence<\/strong> measures this month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Iran_Peace_Talks_Gain_Momentum\"><\/span>U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Gain Momentum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> administration<\/strong> is signaling a significant shift in Middle Eastern policy, with White House advisor <strong>Kevin Hassett<\/strong> stating that <strong>President Trump<\/strong> believes peace talks with <strong>Iran<\/strong> &quot;will happen.&quot; According to <strong>AP News<\/strong>, <strong>Pakistani officials<\/strong> confirmed that <strong>Iranian authorities<\/strong> have expressed willingness to attend a second round of talks in <strong>Islamabad<\/strong> as early as this week.<\/p>\n<p><em>Market participants are closely watching these developments as a potential end to the &quot;Iran War&quot; could stabilize global shipping lanes.<\/em> <strong>Hassett<\/strong> noted that recent social media posts from the President reflect &quot;progress&quot; on the diplomatic front. While tensions remain, anonymous officials expressed &quot;cautious optimism&quot; regarding the delegations&#39; travel plans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Administration_to_Refund_166_Billion_in_Tariffs\"><\/span>Trump Administration to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a major economic policy reversal, the <strong>Trump administration<\/strong> is set to begin refunding <strong>$166 billion<\/strong> in tariffs, as reported by the <strong>New York Times<\/strong>. This massive liquidity injection is expected to impact various sectors that have been burdened by trade duties over recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously, <strong>Kevin Hassett<\/strong> addressed currency stability, noting that a <strong>UAE FX swap<\/strong> likely will not be necessary at this time. He characterized the <strong>UAE<\/strong> as a &quot;valuable ally&quot; and indicated that <strong>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent<\/strong> is prepared to intervene with assistance if market conditions shift.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MicroStrategy_Aggressively_Increases_Bitcoin_Holdings\"><\/span>MicroStrategy Aggressively Increases Bitcoin Holdings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MicroStrategy (<a href=\"\/stock\/MSTR\">MSTR<\/a>) continues its aggressive treasury strategy, announcing the purchase of <strong>34,164 Bitcoin<\/strong> for an aggregate price of <strong>$2.54 billion<\/strong>. This latest acquisition further solidifies the company&#39;s position as the largest corporate holder of the digital asset.<\/p>\n<p>The purchase was executed at an average price of approximately <strong>$74,347 per Bitcoin<\/strong>. <em>Investors continue to view <a href=\"\/stock\/MSTR\">MSTR<\/a> as a primary proxy for institutional Bitcoin exposure<\/em>, and the stock remains a focal point for crypto-correlated market activity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Market_Movers_Marvell_Gains_AST_SpaceMobile_Slides\"><\/span>Pre-Market Movers: Marvell Gains, AST SpaceMobile Slides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In U.S. pre-market action, Marvell Technology (<a href=\"\/stock\/MRVL\">MRVL<\/a>) saw a <strong>6% jump<\/strong> following news that <strong>Google<\/strong> is in talks with the company to develop two new custom <strong>AI chips<\/strong>. This partnership could significantly bolster Marvell&#39;s position in the competitive data center and semiconductor landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, AST SpaceMobile (<a href=\"\/stock\/ASTS\">ASTS<\/a>) shares plummeted <strong>14.5%<\/strong>, appearing to react to developments surrounding the <strong>New Glenn<\/strong> launch vehicle. Additionally, Nexstar Media Group (<a href=\"\/stock\/NXST\">NXST<\/a>) fell <strong>4.5%<\/strong> after a federal judge in California ordered the company to keep <strong>Tegna<\/strong> operating separately pending a final ruling on their proposed merger.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Conflict_and_European_Sentiment\"><\/span>Global Conflict and European Sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geopolitical instability continues to shadow European markets, with reports from a <strong>German news agency<\/strong> confirming that <strong>Ukraine\u2019s Deputy Defense Minister<\/strong> survived a <strong>Russian drone attack<\/strong>. The ongoing conflict, combined with shipping disruptions in the Middle East, is expected to dampen <strong>Germany\u2019s ZEW investor confidence<\/strong> index.<\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Balkans<\/strong>, the <strong>European Union<\/strong> has reportedly issued a warning to hopeful member states. The <strong>EU<\/strong> stated that significant internal reforms are mandatory before these nations can access specific regional funding pools, emphasizing a &quot;reforms for funds&quot; approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Diplomatic Pivot: The Trump administration confirmed upcoming peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, signaling a potential de-escalation of 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