The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have created a shocking effect on cryptocurrency markets. After #US President Donald Trump announced airstrikes on three major nuclear facilities in Iran on June 22, 2025, panic prevailed in global financial markets. There was a major collapse, especially in the crypto market: Bitcoin fell below $ 100,000 and fell to $ 99,822.
💣 Trump Strikes Iran, Bitcoin and Altcoins Shook
President #TRUMP announced that they had carried out “successful airstrikes” on Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, clearly revealing the US’s military presence in the region. This statement created a shockwave in the crypto market. Cryptocurrencies, which are in the risky asset category, lost value rapidly with the increase in geopolitical uncertainties.
$BTC : Dropped below the $100,000 limit and fell to $ 99,822.
Ethereum: Regressed by 4% to $2,201.
Solana ($SOL ): The coin most affected by the war panic; It lost more than 5% of its value and fell to $121.
$XRP : Dropped by 3.1% to $1.80.
⚠️ Liquidation Tsunami: $636 Million Evaporated
Following these developments, liquidation exceeding $636 million occurred in crypto futures markets. Investors in leveraged positions in particular suffered great losses. According to the data, more than 166,000 investors were forced to close their positions in the last 24 hours alone.
While most of the liquidations occurred in Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions, there were also sharp liquidations on the Solana and XRP side. Analysts point out that “geopolitical shocks” could have a domino effect on the market.
📉 Truth Social Sharing Triggers Panic Selling
President Trump's statement on the Truth Social platform, "I am proud of our military forces", created an additional wave of panic among crypto investors. After the sharing, major selling pressure was created in the markets in a short time.
In addition, confirmations that the US was directly involved in Israel's attacks on Iran increased concerns about the possibility of war spreading.
📢 Address to the Nation Expected: Eyes on UTC19:00
President Trump's address to the nation at 19:00 UTC time will be decisive for both traditional finance and crypto markets. Experts state that the tone and messages of the speech could create new volatility in the markets.
📊 What Should Investors Do?
Experts say that exits from risky assets may continue due to high volatility and the search for safe havens in war environments. Analysts, who warn that there may be further declines in the short term, emphasize that leveraged transactions should be avoided in particular.
While the extreme fear index is rising in the crypto market, investors are advised to be cautious.
🧨 Result: Missile Strike on Crypto!
The US military intervention against Iran has upset not only political balances but also cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin falling below $ 100,000 is considered a turning point in the markets. Major altcoins such as Solana, Ethereum, and XRP were also hit hard by this shock.
All eyes are now on Trump's address to the nation. If tensions escalate further, a new wave of collapse may occur in the crypto market.
