Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as more than $400 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in a single day. Macroeconomic concerns and ETF outflows weighed on investor sentiment.
Bitcoin faced fresh selling pressure even as tensions eased between the U.S. and Iran. The cryptocurrency and Ethereum both extended recent declines amid broader market uncertainty.
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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 fell toward 79,000 dollars as rising US Treasury yields, inflation concerns and higher oil prices prompted a risk-off mood across global markets. Major altcoins declined alongside the leading cryptocurrency. The total value of the worldwide crypto market also dropped.
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.