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Iran and Oman reportedly reached a Hormuz passage agreement on Aug. 15, while Trump’s “U.S. territory” comment was quickly dismissed as a joke. Iran remains firm on its claim, and shipping restrictions continue to keep oil markets tense. Brent closed around $88.5 (+6% weekly), with WTI near $82.4. If the stalemate pushes oil toward $100, renewed inflation could pressure the Fed to stay hawkish, hurting $BTC and $ETH . If navigation normalizes, easing inflation could support a rebound.