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Did Bitcoin fail its safe haven test after US strikes on Iran? BlackRock’s 60 day data hints at what comes next

CryptoSlate|Oluwapelumi Adejumo|March 2, 2026 at 05:10 PM|1 views

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Bitcoin surged 3% above $68,000 in US trading after initially failing to act as a safe haven during US-Iran tensions over the weekend. The article examines Bitcoin's performance during geopolitical events and references BlackRock data to analyze future market potential.

Key Takeaways

→Bitcoin opened US trading with a strong 3% surge above $68,000 following weekend volatility
→The cryptocurrency initially failed to perform as a safe haven asset during US strikes on Iran
→Bitcoin's response to Middle East tensions differed from traditional safe-haven trading patterns
→BlackRock's 60-day data provides insights into Bitcoin's long-term market potential
→The flagship digital asset's geopolitical response patterns are being closely analyzed by institutional investors

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