Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid US-Iran Tensions, Market Volatility
Bitcoin remained resilient on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated with fresh military strikes, causing oil prices to rise and equities to fall. The cryptocurrency traded around $78,623, down 0.7% over the past day but still set for a strong monthly gain of more than 24%, its best since 2017. The broader market faced headwinds as West Texas Intermediate crude climbed nearly 2.6% to around $85.60 per barrel, while major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell by about half a percent each. Analyst Iliya Kalchev noted that Bitcoin's ability to hold its ground amid both geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Federal Reserve signaled strength in trader sentiment. Derivatives data showed increased trading volume but stable open interest, suggesting repositioning rather than new capital inflows. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent comments at Jackson Hole boosted September rate hike odds from 35% to nearly 60%, further pressuring risk assets and gold.
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