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In Brief

  • Altcoins plunge as US enters Iran-Israel war. Ethereum, Cardano, and AI tokens like FET dropped 5–10% after US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
  • Bitcoin holds above $102,000 but risks remain. A dip below the $100,000 mark is possible if conflict escalates over the weekend.
  • $670 million in crypto liquidations. Market sentiment turns bearish, with traders eyeing Iran’s next move and Trump’s warning of further action.
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The crypto market reflected significant losses as the US officially entered the Iran-Israel war late Saturday night. According to President Trump, the US has bombed notable nuclear sites in Iran, signaling its first active strike in this geopolitical conflict.

The crypto market reacted with notable liquidations across the altcoin sector. Ethereum dropped over 5% following the news, trading below $2,300 for the first time in a month. 

Also, Cardano is nearing a 3-month low following the news – down 6% today. AI agent coins suffered the biggest blow, as VIRTUAL and FET dipped nearly 10%.

Crypto Market Liquidations After US Strikes Iran. Source: Coinglass
Crypto Market Liquidations After US Strikes Iran. Source: Coinglass

While Bitcoin still holds above $102,500, indicators suggest it could potentially fall below the $100,000 psychological level if further escalations are reported over the weekend.


Previously, BeInCrypto analysts projected that Bitcoin price could drop 10% if the US entered the Iran-Israel war

As of now, the market will be cautiously looking at Iran’s response. President Trump has stated that any response from Iran would result in further US actions.

Overall, crypto liquidations exceeded $670 million today, and further escalation could very well signal a short-term bearish cycle. 

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Mohammad Shahid
Mohammad Shahid is an experienced crypto journalist with a specialization in blockchain security. He covers a wide range of topics spanning everything from Web3 to retail crypto. As an experienced freelance journalist, he has worked on campaigns for several tier-1 exchanges, such as Bitget, and startups, including RankFi and HAQQ. Mohammad comes from an extensive technical background, with a master’s degree in Cyber Security Analysis from Macquarie University, where he majored in...
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