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U.S. Strikes Iran: Crypto Market Plummets Amid Tensions

6/22/2025

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U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites have ignited a firestorm of tension, sending shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin plummeted below $100,000, while Ethereum and XRP faced steep declines. Analysts caution that Iranian retaliation, such as blocking the Strait of Hormuz, could wreak havoc on global oil supplies and further plunge crypto prices into chaos.

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U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites have ignited a firestorm of tension, sending shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin plummeted below $100,000, while Ethereum and XRP faced steep declines. Analysts caution that Iranian retaliation, such as blocking the Strait of Hormuz, could wreak havoc on global oil supplies and further plunge crypto prices into chaos.