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Top altcoins to buy as Iran – US war fuels crypto volatility

Market Alert: Bitcoin Resilient as Iran Tensions Drive Oil Above $100

XRP Whales Flood Binance: 450M Tokens Hit the Exchange in a 10-Day Liquidity Surge

XRP whales deposited 450 million tokens to Binance over 10 days during a period of market consolidation following geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict. The cryptocurrency is now stabilizing after experiencing volatile trading sessions driven by fluctuating risk sentiment across global markets.

What To Expect For The Bitcoin Price After The Weekend Breakdown Below $70,000

Crypto analyst Doctor Profit predicts Bitcoin will trade sideways between $57,000-$87,000 before potentially dropping to $44,000-$50,000 by September-October. The analysis suggests BTC is following a similar pattern to 2022, with current resistance at $70,000 amid geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Iran gloats about hitting Trump where it hurts: ‘Just look at the state of the global economy and energy markets — it has been very painful for them’

Iran claims its actions have negatively impacted global economy and energy markets, suggesting this has been painful for the Trump administration. Trump maintains he is achieving his objectives but acknowledges there is still more work to be done.

Israeli President’s message to CEOs in D.C.: ‘We need to be steadfast, take a deep breath, and finish the undermining of Iran’

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed business leaders at the Yale CEO Caucus in Washington, calling for steadfastness and completing efforts to undermine Iran. The message was delivered to a gathering of corporate executives in the nation's capital.

Trump’s economy was already exploding the national debt before his $1 billion-a-day war in Iran. Analysts warn about what comes next

The article title mentions concerns about Trump's economic policies contributing to national debt growth, with analysts warning about potential escalation involving Iran costing $1 billion daily. However, the article body only contains a single question about future location, providing no substantive content to analyze.

Scammers prey on pro-Iran crypto donors, warn politicians

Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Russians who support Iran, tricking them into sending Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other digital assets through fraudulent schemes. A major political group has issued warnings about these scams specifically targeting pro-Iran crypto donors.

When it comes to the war in Iran don’t go betting on the TACO trade, says top J.P. Morgan investment strategist

J.P. Morgan investment strategist Jake Manoukian warns against betting on the TACO trade amid escalating tensions with Iran. He emphasizes the unpredictable nature of the conflict with multiple potential paths that remain outside any single party's control.

Crypto funds gain $619M as markets hold up despite oil and war fears

Cryptocurrency investment funds attracted $619 million in inflows last week, with Bitcoin ETPs contributing $521 million and turning positive year-to-date. The strong performance occurred despite ongoing geopolitical tensions related to Iran and concerns about oil market volatility.

Bitcoin drops 2% as oil prices surge on energy shortage fears

Bitcoin has dropped 2% to $66,272, falling for four consecutive days despite initially rising after US-Israel strikes on Iran. The decline coincides with surging oil prices amid growing energy shortage concerns.

Kalshi faces class action over $54M bet on Iran leader’s departure

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is facing a class action lawsuit related to a $54 million betting market on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaving office. The legal action highlights regulatory and ethical concerns surrounding political prediction markets involving foreign leaders.

Dems plan bill to curb prediction markets after ‘very specific’ Iran strike bets

Senator Chris Murphy suggests that people with inside information close to Donald Trump made bets on prediction markets regarding when the US would strike Iran. Democrats are planning legislation to curb prediction markets in response to these 'very specific' betting patterns.

Bitcoin Price Shakes Iran Fear as ETF Inflows Drive Short Squeeze Into The Vital $70K Level

Bitcoin's price recovered from $63,000 to $73,000 in early March following Iran-related geopolitical tensions, driven by ETF inflows and a short squeeze dynamic. CryptoQuant analysis shows the sell-off was primarily a temporary liquidity shock rather than a structural shift, with Bitcoin reverting to its existing macro trend once the initial panic subsided.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange shows no clear signs of capital flight: TRM

TRM Labs analysis shows Iran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex displayed no clear signs of capital flight following recent strikes, with post-strike wallet activity appearing to be routine liquidity movements. This contrasts with Chainalysis data indicating higher overall outflows from Iranian exchanges during the same period.

Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700%

Cryptocurrency outflows from Iran's largest exchange Nobitex surged 700% within hours of US and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, as users rushed to move digital assets to external wallets and overseas exchanges. The massive crypto exodus was quickly halted when internet connectivity across Iran dropped by 99%, demonstrating how digital assets serve as emergency financial lifelines during geopolitical crises.

Odds swing wildly as Polymarket bets on Iran’s successor collapse

Polymarket users are placing volatile bets on who will become Iran's next supreme leader, highlighting the extreme speculation that crypto traders engage in on prediction markets. The betting odds are experiencing wild swings as traders gamble on geopolitical succession scenarios.

Iran’s crypto volume plunges 80% but remains structurally sound: TRM Labs

Iran's cryptocurrency trading volume has dropped 80% following military strikes, according to TRM Labs analysis. Despite the sharp contraction, the country's crypto ecosystem remains structurally intact as it shifts into risk management mode.

Beyond Capitulation: Why Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holders Refuse To Blink Amid Iran Escalation

Bitcoin faces renewed selling pressure as geopolitical tensions from Middle East conflicts create broader market uncertainty and impact risk asset positioning. Short-term holders are maintaining their positions despite the volatility, while price action remains fragile with rallies failing to sustain momentum.

The Daily: Fresh Polymarket accounts net $1M ahead of US airstrikes on Iran, JPMorgan says crypto bill could be approved within months and more

Fresh Polymarket accounts reportedly netted $1 million ahead of US airstrikes on Iran, raising questions about potential insider trading on prediction markets. JPMorgan analysts suggest crypto legislation could be approved within months, indicating potential regulatory clarity for the industry.

Iran Conflict Not Major Concern For Bitcoin Mining Hashrate, Say Experts

Bitcoin mining experts believe the Iran conflict will not significantly impact Bitcoin's network hashrate or mining operations. Despite concerns about geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin's decentralized network is expected to remain resilient to regional disruptions.

Kalshi points to ‘death carveout’ in Khamenei market as punters revolt

Kalshi prediction market users are protesting contract terms for a market betting on the removal of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, with millions at stake. The controversy centers around a 'death carveout' clause in the contract that traders claim was not properly disclosed or understood when placing bets.

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

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.

Bitcoin nears $70K as PMI boost sees BTC price leave Iran woes behind

Bitcoin price approached $70K driven by positive US manufacturing PMI data that provided bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency managed to recover from earlier concerns about Iran-related geopolitical tensions while US stock markets struggled.

Bitcoin treads water as war risk rises and rate cuts look distant: analysts

Bitcoin is trading defensively in the mid-$60,000s as traders weigh geopolitical tensions from Iran-related war risks against continuing interest rate pressures. The cryptocurrency remains in a cautious trading pattern amid these competing macro factors.