Bitcoin och Ethereum utökade sina förluster när kryptopositioner med hävstång för över 400 miljoner dollar likviderades på en enda dag. Makroekonomisk oro och utflöden från ETF:er tyngde investerarnas sentiment.
Bitcoin mötte nytt säljtryck trots att spänningarna mellan USA och Iran minskade. Både kryptovalutan och Ethereum utökade sina nyligen påbörjade nedgångar mitt i en bredare marknadsosäkerhet.
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Bitcoin's price has fallen below $68,000 as escalating US-Iran conflicts drive volatility in cryptocurrency markets. The drop follows a US-Israel attack on Iran and recent statements from leaders on both sides, compounded by weak US jobs data. Other major coins like Ethereum and XRP have also declined.
Bitcoin held around $68,000 on Tuesday, March 3, showing resilience after Monday's rally, as global stocks tumbled on renewed Middle East tensions. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell over 2%, gold dropped sharply, and the U.S. dollar strengthened amid risk-off moves.
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Following an initial $128 billion crypto market plunge triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Bitcoin has rebounded toward $67,000 amid Iran's confirmation that the attacks killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ethereum surged over 6% to near $2,000 as markets stabilized, despite oil supply fears and inflation concerns.
Bitcoin traded near $69,500 on Wednesday after failing to hold above $71,000, influenced by ongoing U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran. While most altcoins declined, AI-related tokens like ICP and FET saw gains driven by exchange listings and positive industry commentary. Geopolitical volatility continued to affect markets, with oil prices fluctuating sharply.
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Bitcoin föll mot 79 000 dollar då stigande amerikanska statsobligationsräntor, inflationsoro och högre oljepriser skapade en riskfylld stämning på de globala marknaderna. Större altcoins backade i linje med den ledande kryptovalutan. Det totala värdet på den globala kryptomarknaden sjönk också.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reported a 700% spike in cryptocurrency outflows from Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran over the weekend. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and targeted key sites, prompting possible capital flight via digital assets. This event highlights cryptocurrencies' role in bypassing sanctions and banking restrictions in Iran.