Bitcoin dropped 3.8% to $63,038 and Ethereum fell 9% following coordinated US-Israel military strikes on Iran's nuclear and military facilities. Over 152,000 crypto traders were liquidated totaling $515 million as digital assets absorbed weekend panic selling while traditional markets remained closed.
Joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran caused significant market volatility on Polymarket, resulting in $6.5 million in losses. The geopolitical event demonstrates how real-world military actions can trigger massive movements in prediction market platforms.
Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol surged 5% following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The price movement reflects renewed market concerns about potential oil supply disruptions from Middle East geopolitical tensions.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $64,000 following Israel's military attacks on Iran. Israel has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of swift Iranian retaliation, creating geopolitical uncertainty that is impacting cryptocurrency markets.