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What the U.S. and Iran ceasefire means for Bitcoin
– moneysense.ca
The past two months have been a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment for bitcoin (BTC) investors. In late February of 2026, BTC touched a low of about $63,000 (all figures in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified), which was a fall of close to 50% from its October 2025 high of about $123,000.
If you read this column regularly you’ll know that this itself was not surprising for two reasons. First, BTC cyclical tops are often at the end of the year following the BTC halving (2024 in this case). And second, because BTC cyclical crashes have historically been much more than 50%.
However, BTC investors were buoyed by its resilience through the first month of the U.S.-Israel-Iran war when the asset performed way better than the stock market or gold. In fact, in February and March of 2026, BTC had a great run from $63,000 to $81,000. This, unfortunately, was short lived as BTC quickly retraced its steps all the way back down to hit about $60,000 in early June of 2026…
The financial mistakes people make before seeking debt help
– moneysense.ca
Debt problems rarely appear overnight. They tend to develop gradually through a series of well-intentioned decisions made while trying to stay afloat: a credit card is used to cover an unexpected expense; a savings account is tapped to make a payment; a tax refund is expected to solve the problem next month. Each decision can seem reasonable in isolation, but over time these temporary fixes can make debt harder to manage. Plus, they can limit your available options going forward.
If you’re worried about debt, recognizing the warning signs early on can help you avoid unnecessary stress, interest costs, and long-term financial consequences. Mike Beregon, Credit Counsellor & Client Services Manager at Credit Canada, underlines the importance of acting quickly. “Feeling overwhelmed about your financial situation is completely normal—but it’s those who take action who realize that difficult decision became life changing”, says Bergeron…
