#IsraelIranConflict Shockwaves: Israel and Iran #Israeli_Iranian_Conflict
**The conflict sparks a sell-off in the cryptocurrency market
**: Breaking News (June 13)**
Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran, escalating regional tensions
The Israeli Ministry of Defense declared a nationwide state of emergency
**: Market Impact (within hours)**
Dropped sharply from $111,000 to $103,000 - Bitcoin
Fell by nearly 10%, prompting alternative currencies to experience a sharp correction in Ethereum's price
Over $1 billion in long positions were liquidated (leveraged traders are the most affected)
Capital quickly shifted to gold, the US dollar, and oil
(Traditional safe havens)
**: Why the cryptocurrency reaction was so violent
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**The domino effect of risk aversion** 1
Geopolitical instability: investors flee from risky assets (cryptocurrencies first)
**Rising oil prices and inflation fears** 2
Brent crude > $90 per barrel, markets betting on a delay in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve
**Technical Analysis** 3
The loss of support at $108,000 led to sell-offs