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Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict
Risk assets fell across the board Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened to a near two-month high following renewed military escalation in Iran, pressuring the crypto market.
Bitcoin outperforms equities in risk-off session as Iran conflict enters third day
Bitcoin rebounded to $66,500 after weekend strikes on Iran triggered $300 million in liquidations. Oil jumped, equities slid and select DeFi tokens outperformed.
Bitcoin falls with ether, solana while decred, AI-linked tokens advance
Positioning in futures and options shows traders looking to protect against further declines.
STS Digital raises $30 million to expand crypto options platform
The Bermuda-based firm offers trading across 400+ cryptocurrencies with spot, vanilla, and exotic options, targeting institutional demand as crypto options open interest reaches $40 billion.
Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge
BTC traded within a well-defined range as polkadot and uniswap rallied, cosmos slid.
Crypto rebounds from oversold levels, altcoin season indicator revisits January high
Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7% overnight before paring gains, while altcoins outperformed and the altcoin season indicator hit its highest level since January.
Crypto markets bleed as bitcoin hovers above liquidation zone
Bitcoin dropped to $63,000 as the dollar climbed and equities weakened. A break below $60,000 risks further liquidations and a slide toward $52,500.
Bitcoin stabilizes after overnight crypto rout, bouncing to $66,000
Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.
Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows
Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.
Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade
Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.
