Bitcoin price today: slips to $66k as Middle East conflict sparks risk-off wave
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try{ var _=i o; . if(!_||_&&typeof _==="object"&&_.expiry Oil prices surge after US-Israel strikes on Iran, trim early gains Gold prices jump 2% amid widening US-Israel conflict with Iran Middle East tensions rise as Iran promises retaliation $100+ oil back in play if Hormuz disruption worsens: analysts (South Africa Philippines Nigeria) Bitcoin price today: slips to $66k as Middle East conflict sparks risk-off wave By Ayushman Ojha Author Ayushman Ojha Cryptocurrency Published 03/01/2026, 09:16 PM Bitcoin price today: slips to $66k as Middle East conflict sparks risk-off wave 1 Gold Spot US Dollar 1.00% GC 1.82% CL 4.03% Ethereum US Dollar -4.14% ADA/USD -4.96% XRP US Dollar -4.37% MATIC/USD -3.29% Dogecoin US Dollar -4.24% Solana US Dollar -4.37% HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu (ERC-20) US Dollar -3.01% Investing.com-- Bitcoin slipped to $66,000 levels in Asian trading on Monday, as a widening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran sparked a broad risk-off mood across global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 2.1% lower at $66,197.6 by 06:15 GMT. Get exclusive crypto market insights with analyst comments on InvestingPro Bitcoin declined after US-Isreal strike on Iran Bitcoin fell sharply over the weekend after joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, including the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparked one of the most serious escalations in the region in years. Bitcoin had slid as low as roughly $63,000 over the weekend following the initial attacks, before steadying slightly. U.S. President Donald Trump said the strikes would continue for as long as necessary to achieve their objectives, signalling sustained military pressure. Iran retaliated with multiple waves of missile barrages targeting Israeli and U.S. military installations, while tensions spread, disrupting financial markets and shipping routes. Oil prices jumped over 7% as fears of supply disruption around the Strait of Hormuz intensified. Gold prices climbed a...
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