Bitcoin plunged beneath the $63,000 threshold on June 19 as escalating Middle Eastern geopolitical concerns prompted market participants to reduce their cryptocurrency exposure. The leading digital asset reached an intraday bottom around $62,500 after retreating from its session peak of $65,944. The downturn coincided with Israel’s military operations expanding into southern Lebanon territory and ongoing discussions surrounding regional diplomatic efforts. Israeli authorities released updated maps displaying broader military jurisdiction zones, directly contradicting the U.S.-Iran diplomatic framework established ... (full story)