Crypto investment products recorded $1.07 billion in outflows as tensions over Iran spurred risk-off sentiment among investors. Bitcoin and Ether funds led the withdrawals.
Crypto investment products saw $1.07 billion in outflows as tensions over Iran fueled risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin and Ether led withdrawals, while XRP and Solana gained.
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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.
Digital asset investment products saw $288 million in net outflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of losses. This brings cumulative outflows to $4 billion so far in the period. Trading volumes dropped to $17 billion, the lowest since July 2025.
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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.
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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The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on March 8, 2026, mirroring declines in traditional equities amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions that drove oil prices up nearly 20%. Bitcoin traded below $66,000, while altcoins like Ether and Solana also slipped. However, by the following day, some digital assets showed modest gains despite ongoing market volatility.
Bitcoin surged above $80,000 for the first time since January during early Asian trading on May 4, 2026, reaching highs around $80,600. The cryptocurrency later pulled back to around $79,000 following reports of an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. warship, which the U.S. denied. Geopolitical risks near the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed strong ETF inflows supporting the rally.
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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.