The Friday plunge fits into a pattern since the war in Iran broke out, with gains on Monday turning into losses by the end of the week.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global energy instability, prompting economic strain and geopolitical tensions worldwide.
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Bitcoin joined a risk-asset rout as oil-supply nerves sparked major US inflation warnings, with $70,000 in place as new BTC price resistance.
The model could significantly heighten cybersecurity risks by rapidly finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating a cyber arms race.
BlackRock's crypto move amid market volatility highlights institutional interest and potential stabilization effects on digital asset markets.
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Prediction markets have surged past $20 billion in monthly volume, driven by geopolitics, U.S. politics, and macroeconomic event trading.
Bitcoin grabbed downside liquidity as oil-supply pressure sent BTC price action below $66,500 to its lowest levels since March 9.
The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is cementing its bet on the future of prediction markets, bringing its total commitment to nearly $2 billion.
Glassnode data shows distribution across cohorts as BTC falls below $67,000, with whales remaining largely neutral.
Bitcoin dropped below $67,000 and ether under $2,000 as ETF outflows resumed and the dollar strengthened amid macro and geopolitical tension.
Bhutan's strategic Bitcoin liquidation highlights the growing trend of nations leveraging digital assets for economic diversification.
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Bitcoin fell below $67,000 and ether dropped toward $2,000 as equities weakened, oil topped $100 and leveraged longs unwound, signaling fragile sentiment.
One analyst noted that this reflects short-term profit-taking rather than a shift in long-term conviction.
US Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows of $171 million on Thursday as market participants feared another weekend escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.
ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month.
The address traces back to Ethereum's initial token sale, where the investor purchased ether at about $0.31 per token, said Lookonchain.
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.
Oil-driven inflation fears and rising bond yields are tightening financial conditions and steering equities and cryptocurrencies.
Sharp late-session selling and rising leverage suggest a bigger move is coming, with downside risk building.
Every major is red on the day as the war enters its fifth week with no resolution, though ETF inflows of $2.5 billion over the past month and net exchange outflows suggest institutional accumulation beneath the surface.
FT identifies KPMG as auditor as stablecoin giant eyes fundraising and expansion under new U.S. rules
GameStop's latest 10-K filing shows that it did not sell 4,709 BTC it acquired last year, but pledged it as collateral with Coinbase Credit.
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.
ARK said it would use Kalshi to “hedge exposure to discrete outcomes that impact portfolio positions” and macroeconomic risks.
Bitcoin mass adoption by institutional investors has resumed, but global instability and the risk of rising US inflation put a lid on BTC’s breakouts above $70,000.
Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Bitcoin has held up better than gold and silver during the Iran war, with signs of inflows and rising activity, JPMorgan analysts said.
Bitcoin falls below $69K as oil climbs above $100 on conflicting US Iran statements over peace talks, dragging crypto and equities lower.
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