$BTC The price of Bitcoin fell on Friday due to rising tensions in the Middle East, following Israel's large-scale airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, triggering a massive flight from risk assets.

The world's largest cryptocurrency dropped 3.6% to $104,070.20 at 13:14 WIB.

Cryptocurrency was hit by a risk-off sentiment as Israel attacked Iran.

Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," targeting dozens of Iranian facilities, including uranium enrichment sites in Natanz, missile production plants, and command centers in Tehran, to preempt Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Explosions echoed throughout Tehran, triggering a state of emergency in Israel and activating Iran's air defense systems.

Iran vowed to retaliate fiercely and warned of a response that could threaten regional stability.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a video recording that the military campaign would continue "for as many days as necessary to eliminate this threat," and urged citizens to prepare for a possible Iranian response.