According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin fell after briefly surpassing $70,000 on Monday, declining alongside other risk assets amid concerns that the Middle East conflict may prolong. Cryptocurrency markets, including Ethereum and Solana, generally declined as investors shifted away from riskier assets. Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Iran escalated attacks against the U.S. and its allies and threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, prompting investors to continue seeking safer assets. Pratik Kala, Head of Research at Apollo Crypto, said this is a normal cooldown period; Bitcoin has traded between $65,000 and $70,000 since early February, and any breakout beyond this range triggers profit-taking.
Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 Amid Escalating Iran War Risks
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Bitcoin news shows the price dipping below $70,000 as the Fear & Greed Index signals caution amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the country intensified its attacks, raising fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade. Bitcoin has traded between $65,000 and $70,000 since early February, with any breakout met by profit-taking, according to Apollo Crypto’s Pratik Kala. Ethereum and Solana also declined as investors moved toward safer assets.
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