Trump’s Secret Move: Oil Giants Got Rich Before the Big Announcement!

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Oh, the drama! US President Trump and Iran’s foreign minister delivered a de-escalation so dramatic, it made even the most seasoned traders gasp. The Strait of Hormuz? Reopened! Because nothing says “peace” like a last-minute handshake and a collective sigh of relief from the financial world.

Oil prices? A rollercoaster so wild, it’s probably got its own theme park. USOIL dropped 11% faster than you can say “market volatility.” One minute it’s $90, the next it’s a five-week low of $80. Spoiler: the traders knew something the rest of us didn’t.

And here’s the twist: just 20 minutes before the big announcement, someone placed a $760 million short on oil. Because nothing says “I’m a genius” like betting against a crisis that’s about to be resolved. The question is, who’s the real mastermind behind this? A trader? A spy? Or just someone with a calculator and a grudge against the Strait of Hormuz?

Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the Strait’s reopening. Because nothing says “peace” like a 12:45 GMT tweet. But let’s not forget the past few years of “similar instances,” where traders bet on Israel’s military moves with a 100% win rate. Because if there’s one thing the Middle East has, it’s drama-and a healthy dose of financial opportunism.

$760M short on oil: Placed 20 minutes before the Hormuz announcement.

This is the 3rd time.

– March 23: $500M short, 15 minutes before Trump delayed Iran strikes. Oil dropped 15%.

– April 7: $950M short, hours before the US-Iran ceasefire.

Who knew again?

– Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) April 18, 2026

And just when you thought the day was over, Bitcoin hit a ten-week high. Because nothing says “I’m a thrill-seeker” like investing in a cryptocurrency that’s as stable as a toddler on a sugar rush. But don’t get too excited-Iran denied Trump’s other claims, which is basically the financial equivalent of a breakup text.

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2026-04-18 09:57