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Bitcoin fell to $64,000, a 1.2% drop, after reaching a $65,500 peak; profit‑taking and fresh Iranian strikes on U.S. bases sparked the pullback.
Bitcoin fell to roughly $64,000, a 1.2% decline from its $65,500 monthly high, as traders took profits and fresh Iranian strikes on U.S. military bases in the Gulf added pressure [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $64,000 |
| 24h change | –1.2% |
| Recent high | $65,500 (monthly peak) |
| Catalyst | Profit‑taking + Iranian strikes on U.S. bases |
The pullback followed a sharp rally that pushed Bitcoin to $65,500 on Wednesday, prompting many holders to lock in gains. At the same time, Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf, and the United States responded with airstrikes, a development the article links to the broader sell‑off across crypto and equity markets [1]. The combined effect drove Bitcoin down 1.22% to $64,220 in the latest price snapshot, with the broader market echoing the bearish tone.
Derivatives data showed bears leading price action for most altcoins. XRP futures open interest rose to a 10‑day high while spot prices slipped, a pattern often interpreted as growing bearish exposure. Ether’s open interest fell from a five‑week peak of 14.45 million ETH to 14.35 million ETH, indicating unwinding of bullish positions rather than fresh short‑selling [1]. Overall, the 24‑hour cumulative volume delta (CVD) was negative for most tokens, reinforcing the view that market‑order selling dominated the session.
Bitcoin’s 30‑day implied volatility index rose 2% to 38%, a level that historically precedes heightened market turbulence when it stays below 40% [1]. On Deribit, open interest in BTC call options at $70,000 and $72,000 strikes increased, suggesting a large bull call spread was placed, betting on a rally to $72,000 by month‑end [1].
The move underscores how quickly Bitcoin can swing from a fresh high to a pullback when profit‑taking meets geopolitical risk, leaving the market poised for either a renewed rally or deeper downside depending on upcoming macro developments.
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