The US military airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites lead to a 1.32% drop in Bitcoin and a 7.38% decline in Ethereum.
The global crypto market cap stands at $3.13 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $110.37 billion.
The Fear and Greed Index signals neutral sentiment, with Bitcoin dominance in a market showing consistent downward pressure.
The United States has carried out coordinated airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, according to official statements. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation and stated that the targeted sites were “completely and totally obliterated.” Iranian officials acknowledged the strikes but denied any significant damage.
The development follows growing military tensions between Iran and Israel, now expanding into direct US involvement. As of press time, the crypto market reacted with a dip, notably, Bitcoin is priced at $101,970.10, experiencing a 0.51% decline, while Ethereum has dropped by 0.55% to $2,259.85.
Facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan Targeted
According to a report by DW News, the strikes hit three locations: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. As reported by Islam Invasion on X, President Trump delivered a televised address flanked by senior officials. He warned that future US responses would be “far greater” if Iran does not enter talks. US lawmakers responded along party lines. Some praised the action, while others raised constitutional concerns about bypassing Congress.
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Global reactions varied as the UK backed the strike while the UN and European Union called for restraint. Saudi Arabia voiced concern, and Oman urged immediate de-escalation. Iran now weighs its next move as tensions in the region continue to rise.
What About the Crypto Market?
Following the US attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities, as of press, CoinMarketCap data about the market overview indicates that the global crypto market cap stands at $3.12 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $139.04 billion. Bitcoin trades at $101,970.10, down 0.51%, while Ethereum has dropped 0.55% to $2,259.85. BNB is priced at $624.10 with a 1.4% decrease, and Solana fell 5.43% to $134.44. XRP recorded a 2.22% decline, trading at $2.0242.
Source: CoinMarketCap (Market Overview)
The Fear and Greed Index is at 37, indicating neutral market sentiment. The Altcoin Season Index reads 14, signaling dominance by Bitcoin rather than altcoins. The CoinMarketCap 100 Index shows a 0.62% drop to $191.66.
Over the last 30 days, the total market cap declined from above $3.5 trillion to near $3.1 trillion. A short recovery between June 9 and June 13 was followed by a continued downtrend. No significant volume spikes occurred during the observed period. Price charts show downward pressure across major assets, reflecting broader market weakness. Bitcoin currently maintains market leadership amid overall declining trends.
