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Bitcoin Surges 5% Amid US-Iran War; Crypto ETFs Thrive

3/14/2026

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Bitcoin trades above $72,000, up 5% this week and 8% since the onset of the US-Iran war on February 28.
ProShares' Simeon Hyman notes that bitcoin's performance amid equities declines highlights its diversification role.
Ethereum and Ripple are also rising, signaling broader crypto strength.
Inflows into cryptocurrency ETFs have increased despite the conflict.
Bitcoin remains about 40% below its October 2025 all-time high of $126,198.

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Story summary

Bitcoin trades above $72,000, up 5% this week and 8% since the onset of the US-Iran war on February 28.
ProShares' Simeon Hyman notes that bitcoin's performance amid equities declines highlights its diversification role.
Ethereum and Ripple are also rising, signaling broader crypto strength.
Inflows into cryptocurrency ETFs have increased despite the conflict.
Bitcoin remains about 40% below its October 2025 all-time high of $126,198.