Crypto Falls as Trump Delays Iran Deal, Bitcoin Slips Below $70K
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Bitcoin slipped below $69,170 after falling near $68,000, down ~2.3%; Ethereum dropped to $2,070 (-4.4%) and major altcoins, including Solana, fell 3–5% (SOL -5% to $86). Price weakness tracked US equities (S&P 500 -1.7%, Nasdaq -2.3%, Dow -470 pts); catalyst was Trump delaying a fast Iran deal, raising geopolitical risk and putting pressure on crypto markets, DeFi activity, DEX/CEX flows and token performance.
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- Bitcoin price dropped below $69,170 after slipping near $68,000.
- Ethereum fell to $2,070, and major altcoins saw 3%-5% losses.
- Markets reacted to Trump delaying a fast Iran deal, keeping geopolitical risk elevated.
Crypto prices moved lower Thursday as US President Donald Trump refused to rush a peace deal with Iran, keeping uncertainty high.
Bitcoin traded near $69,170, down 2.3% on the day after falling close to $68,000 earlier. Ethereum dropped 4.4% to $2,070, while XRP and other majors stayed under pressure with losses in the 3% to 5% range. Solana fell 5% to $86.
The move tracked weakness in US equities. The S&P 500 closed down 1.7%, the Nasdaq fell over 2.3%, and the Dow dropped 470 points.
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