⚠️ US Airstrikes on Iran & BTC: Immediate Crypto Impact
🗓️ What happened
On June 21–22, the U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting three nuclear sites in Iran (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan), significantly escalating geopolitical tensions.
📉 Crypto Market Reaction
Bitcoin dropped ~1–3%, dipping from around $105K to ~$102K amid weekend low liquidity.
Ethereum and other altcoins also fell: ETH ~5%, SOL ~5–9%, XRP ~3%.
Mass liquidations occurred (up to $636M in futures positions), intensifying the sell-off.
Oil surged, USD strengthened, pushing investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and dollar.
🕰️ Why now?
Weekend strikes hit thin liquidity, magnifying price movements.
Investors shifted to caution, seeking safety amid uncertainty, including inflation and energy supply risks.
🔮 What to Watch Next
1. Iran’s response — A wider conflict could push BTC below $100K support.
2. Oil prices/OPEC signals — Sharp increases may fuel inflation fears.
3. Safe-haven flows — Watch gold, USD, and U.S. Treasury demand.
4. Spot-BTC ETF inflows — Existing flows ($1.02B last week) may cushion deeper drops.
✅ Summary
⚡ Geopolitical shocks triggered a ~1–3% dip in BTC during weekend trading.
🔄 This volatility was intensified by low liquidity, liquidations, and risk-off sentiment.
📊 Crypto could dip further if tensions escalate—else, stable ETF inflows may limit losses.