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Iran is hit by US and Israel airstrikes! Bitcoin drops sharply, approaching $63,000

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After the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran, Bitcoin dropped about 3% within a few hours, approaching $63,000, the lowest since February. This event marks an escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, and Bitcoin, as a liquidity asset traded around the clock, has become an immediate reflection of geopolitical concerns. If the conflict intensifies, it could impact global energy prices and supply chains, further affecting the performance of risk assets.

02-28 08:42

Market Whisper

Bitcoin funding rates turn fully negative, analyst: short squeeze conditions are gradually taking shape

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Bitcoin perpetual futures funding rates turn negative, indicating a bearish market dominance. Analysis suggests that if the macro environment improves, it could trigger a short squeeze and push prices higher. Retail trading is active, but whale movements point to the opposite market sentiment, requiring a comprehensive analysis of multiple indicators to assess market trends. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around $68,000, down 46% from its all-time high.

02-28 06:23

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Trump Media considers spin-off listing! The future of the crypto ETF plan remains a mystery

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Trump Media is considering spinning off its social media platform Truth Social into an independent publicly traded company to create shareholder value. The fate of the cryptocurrency plans after the spin-off is unclear, and the market is paying close attention. DJT stock did not rise after the announcement; instead, it fell about 2.10%, indicating a lack of market confidence.

02-28 01:08

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Former Mt. Gox CEO proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover $5.2 billion

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Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpelès proposes a hard fork of Bitcoin to recover approximately 79,956 Bitcoins stolen in 2011. The proposal suggests adding consensus rules to allow funds to be returned to creditors through court proceedings, but it faces concerns about undermining Bitcoin's immutability and the risk of chain splits. This proposal is currently mainly to spark discussion and has not been implemented.

02-28 01:01

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Bitcoin Exchange Flows Remain Stable Despite Global Conflicts

Bitcoin ($BTC) has shown resilience amid geopolitical conflicts, demonstrating short-term inflow spikes during crises but stabilizing quickly thereafter. Despite volatility from events like the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle Eastern tensions, long-term trends suggest Bitcoin's durability as a hedge against risks.

BTC4,02%

BlockChainReporter·5m ago

Iran Built a $7.78B Crypto Economy to Bypass Sanctions

Chainalysis links transaction spikes to protests, sanctions, and the 2025 Iran–Israel war. Citizens increased Bitcoin withdrawals during unrest as inflation hit 40–50% and the rial weakened. Addresses tied to the IRGC and central bank moved billions in crypto, including over $507M in

BTC4,02%

CryptoFrontNews·9m ago

Ripple’s $550M XRPL Expansion Could Ignite XRP Demand

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_Ripple’s $550M XRPL Expansion Could Drive XRP Demand Through DAO Governance and Institutional FinTech Growth._ Ripple’s $550M XRPL expansion could drive XRP demand as it shifts toward decentralized funding and stronger institutional engagement. After investing over $550 million since 2017, Ri

LiveBTCNews·10m ago

Geopolitical Tensions Still Strong as the Middle East Defends Against Iran Strikes, Will BTC Surge?

Geopolitical tensions still strong as the Middle East defends against Iran strikes. Iran could go through a regime change, how will world leaders respond? Will the price of BTC surge in the coming new week? The US and Israel made a bold move this weekend and ignited a battle against Iran

BTC4,02%

CryptoNewsLand·19m ago

Top Crypto Presale:Smart Money Stockpiles DeepSnitch AI After 174% Pump Followed By Pepeto and IPO Genie as Analyst Says Ether May Consolidate Near Term

Pav Hundal, an analyst at Swyftx, believes that Ether has priced in near-term risks and, without any industry-driven catalyst, the premier altcoin could trade sideways in the interim. Amid this development, smart money has shifted its focus to DeepSnitch AI, a presale project and

ETH6,5%

TOKEN6,18%

CaptainAltcoin·29m ago

Ripple CTO Emeritus Recalls Massive 40,000 ETH Sale - U.Today

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Ripple's CTO Emeritus David Schwartz reminisces about selling 40,000 ETH at $1.05, netting $42,000 and a 321% return. He used the profits to install solar panels at his then-home. Schwartz holds various cryptocurrencies, including a notable amount of XRP. His net worth remains unknown, potentially ranging from $90 million to $500 million.

ETH6,5%

BTC4,02%

XRP6,92%

SHIB3,37%

UToday·30m ago

Bitcoin Crashes to $63K as US, Israel Bomb Iran

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faced renewed geopolitical turbulence over the weekend as reports of a joint U.S.-Israel operation targeting Iran intensified market chatter. The move came as traditional markets remained in a holding pattern, leaving crypto traders to assess the implications in a vacuum. On

CryptoBreaking·35m ago

Morgan Stanley Takes A Bold Step Toward Becoming A Crypto Bank

Wall Street continues to evolve, and Morgan Stanley now stands at the center of that shift. The financial giant has filed for a national trust bank charter to launch a new entity called Morgan Stanley Digital Trust. This move signals serious intent, not just experimentation. The firm wants deeper co

Coinfomania·36m ago

Zcash (ZEC) Faces Breakdown Retest — More Downside Ahead?

Key Takeaways ZEC confirmed a descending triangle breakdown after losing the $334–$312 neckline zone. Last week’s bounce toward $324 now

ZEC7,04%

BTC4,02%

ETH6,5%

MA1,07%

CoinsProbe·39m ago

Why JP Morgan Sees Bitcoin Beating Gold Long Term?

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The global financial world just received a powerful signal. A four trillion dollar banking giant now sees Bitcoin differently. JP Morgan has publicly stated that Bitcoin looks more attractive than gold for the long term. That statement carries serious weight in the Bitcoin vs gold debate. For

BTC4,02%

Coinfomania·44m ago

ETH Funding Flips Positive as $262M Inflows Break 35-Day Slide

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_ETH funding turns positive as $262M ETF inflows end 35-day outflow streak; price trades at $2,004 after $220M short liquidations._ Ethereum funding rates have turned positive after weeks of bearish pressure, as $262 million in ETF inflows ended a 35-day outflow streak. The shift comes as shor

ETH6,5%

LiveBTCNews·45m ago

Could Ethereum Biggest Wallet Upgrade Arrive in 12 Months?

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Ethereum stands on the edge of a major evolution. Developers have debated account abstraction for years. Now, momentum appears stronger than ever. According to Vitalik Buterin, the new EIP 8141 proposal could roll out within a year. This timeline excites developers and users alike. Ethereum account

ETH6,5%

Coinfomania·51m ago

New Crypto Presale 2026: DOGEBALL Crypto Presale 2026 Could Be the Fastest 50x Opportunity of the Year

What if you could enter a new crypto presale 2026 at $0.0003 with a confirmed listing price of $0.015 and a fully deployed blockchain already live? Most investors miss early-stage multipliers because they enter too late or choose projects built only on marketing narratives. The DOGEBALL crypto

CaptainAltcoin·59m ago

Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance: Is a Fifth Wave Drop Coming?

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_Bitcoin trades at $66827 near $68500 resistance with 507M ETF inflows as traders monitor 60000 support and fifth wave risk._ Bitcoin is testing a critical resistance zone after stabilizing above multiweek support. Traders are assessing whether the move signals continuation or another leg

BTC4,02%

ETH6,5%

XRP6,92%

LiveBTCNews·1h ago

AurumX and Kazar Games Partner to Build On-Chain Financial Infrastructure for Interoperable Web3 ...

The Web3 gaming industry is feeling the pressure as it heads into 2026. After a bruising 2025 that saw dozens of studios shuttered and token launches fail to maintain their value, the projects remaining are those with real structural solutions. With that in mind, blockchain financial

BlockChainReporter·1h ago

PIPPIN adjusts after fake breakout: Should investors buy or sell?

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PIPPIN recently faced a strong market correction, dropping significantly after an initial surge above $0.755. While maintaining an overall bullish trend, key support levels exist around $0.50. Traders await potential buying opportunities or the confirmation of a bearish market below $0.435.

PIPPIN-0,96%

BTC4,02%

TapChiBitcoin·1h ago

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Iran is hit by US and Israel airstrikes! Bitcoin drops sharply, approaching $63,000

Bitcoin funding rates turn fully negative, analyst: short squeeze conditions are gradually taking shape

Trump Media considers spin-off listing! The future of the crypto ETF plan remains a mystery

Former Mt. Gox CEO proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover $5.2 billion

Latest Article

Bitcoin Exchange Flows Remain Stable Despite Global Conflicts

Iran Built a $7.78B Crypto Economy to Bypass Sanctions

Ripple’s $550M XRPL Expansion Could Ignite XRP Demand

Geopolitical Tensions Still Strong as the Middle East Defends Against Iran Strikes, Will BTC Surge?

Top Crypto Presale:Smart Money Stockpiles DeepSnitch AI After 174% Pump Followed By Pepeto and IPO Genie as Analyst Says Ether May Consolidate Near Term

Ripple CTO Emeritus Recalls Massive 40,000 ETH Sale - U.Today

Bitcoin Crashes to $63K as US, Israel Bomb Iran

Morgan Stanley Takes A Bold Step Toward Becoming A Crypto Bank

Zcash (ZEC) Faces Breakdown Retest — More Downside Ahead?

Why JP Morgan Sees Bitcoin Beating Gold Long Term?

ETH Funding Flips Positive as $262M Inflows Break 35-Day Slide

Could Ethereum Biggest Wallet Upgrade Arrive in 12 Months?

New Crypto Presale 2026: DOGEBALL Crypto Presale 2026 Could Be the Fastest 50x Opportunity of the Year

Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance: Is a Fifth Wave Drop Coming?

AurumX and Kazar Games Partner to Build On-Chain Financial Infrastructure for Interoperable Web3 ...

PIPPIN adjusts after fake breakout: Should investors buy or sell?