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US-Iran tensions weigh on Bitcoin as oil prices rise
Bitcoin fell nearly 1% as the US conducted strikes on Iranian crude carriers, escalating geopolitical risk. The move pushed oil prices higher and triggered a broader flight to safe-haven assets.
Why it matters for the crypto market
Geopolitical events that drive energy and commodity markets can reduce risk appetite for alternative assets like Bitcoin, creating near-term downward pressure.
Source: CoinDesk
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