Daily Market Update: Nvidia Earnings Arrive — Can They Rescue AI Stocks and Boost Bitcoin?

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TLDR

• Bitcoin gained 0.4% to reach $77,175, rebounding modestly after earlier in the week slipping close to $76,000
• Optimism surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations improved market sentiment, with President Trump stating the conflict could conclude “very quickly”
• Treasury yields climbed to multi-year peaks, with the 10-year yield at 4.687% and the 30-year yield at 5.198%
• Stock futures edged upward slightly, with Nasdaq 100 futures rising 0.4% ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings release
• Most alternative cryptocurrencies declined, including Ethereum down 0.4%, XRP falling 1.1%, and Dogecoin dropping 1%

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(SeaPRwire) –   Bitcoin moved back above $77,000 on Wednesday as market participants monitored two major developments: potential advances in U.S.-Iran peace discussions and the unveiling of Nvidia’s latest quarterly results.

The leading cryptocurrency by market value increased 0.4% to $77,175, following a dip to nearly $76,000 earlier in the week after having surged past $82,000 the previous week.

Iran Peace Talks Lift Sentiment

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump indicated that the war with Iran could end “very quickly” if diplomatic efforts progress. He also disclosed that he had been “an hour away” from authorizing a military strike before opting to pause and allow further room for negotiation.

“We’re going to end that war very quickly. They want to make a deal so badly. They’re tired of this”

President Trump predicts a deal to end the war with Iran is going to happen “fast” — and that oil prices will plummet when the agreement is reached. pic.twitter.com/Q0t8Bp8RWx

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 19, 2026

Vice President JD Vance noted that the U.S. and Iran had made headway in talks but cautioned that Washington remained “locked and loaded” should negotiations collapse.

Oil prices edged down slightly on the news, although Brent crude maintained a position above $110 per barrel. Analysts suggested that a significant decline in oil prices might alleviate inflationary pressures that have weighed on both cryptocurrency and technology equities.

Bitcoin’s recent upward momentum—fueled by enthusiasm over institutional adoption and favorable U.S. regulatory developments—has encountered resistance from climbing bond yields and ongoing inflation concerns.

Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.687%, its highest level since January 2025. Meanwhile, the 30-year yield reached 5.198%, a peak not observed since 2007.

Elevated yields typically draw capital away from riskier assets such as cryptocurrencies by enhancing the appeal of safer, income-producing investments.

This trend has restrained broader risk-taking behavior, even as diplomatic updates provided some relief.

Stock futures showed modest gains ahead of Nvidia’s earnings announcement. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.4%, S&P 500 futures inched up 0.1%, and Dow futures held steady.

On Tuesday, equities declined as technology stocks retreated and Treasury yields jumped.

Nvidia’s earnings are closely scrutinized as an indicator of AI investment trends. Major technology firms have been heavily investing in AI infrastructure, and investors are eager to assess whether this momentum continues.

Persistent worries about inflation and the likelihood of additional Federal Reserve interest rate increases have curbed enthusiasm for growth-oriented stocks, including those tied to artificial intelligence.

Altcoins Slide

Most altcoins faced downward pressure on Wednesday. Ethereum dropped 0.4% to $2,126. XRP fell 1.1% to $1.37. Solana and Cardano each decreased 0.5%, while Polygon declined 0.3%. Dogecoin lost 1%.

Traders largely remained on the sidelines, awaiting Nvidia’s post-market earnings release for clearer market direction.