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Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000, Extending Weekly Losses Beyond 5%
For now, geopolitical tensions continue to cloud market sentiment, as Iran and the United States remain far from reaching a peace agreement. The cryptocurrency market remains on edge amid uncertainty over potential actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, even as hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East persist. In this context, Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below the $66,000 mark. The leading cryptocurrency is down 4%, trading near $66,513.40. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) follows suit, declining 4.1% to $1,985.63. Among altcoins, Solana stands out with losses of 5.1%, while XRP is down 3.2%. Markets extended their ... (full story)