Crypto funds see $1B in outflows as Iran tensions revive risk-off sentiment

Heightened control over the Strait of Hormuz by Iran exacerbates regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and peace prospects. The post Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz control amid US-Iran diplomatic tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin fell to $76,000 on the morning of May 18, reversing a brief relief rally and causing its total market cap to drop to $1.53 trillion. The nearly 2% decline triggered $722 million in total long liquidations across the crypto economy. Bitcoin Slams into Geopolitical Headwinds Bitcoin slid to $76,000 Monday morning, continuing a trend […]

Bitcoin’s bearish momentum hit hardest on the technical charts, with the cryptocurrency breaking below all major exponential moving averages by early Monday. Trading around $76,750, it sat well beneath the 20-hour EMA at $77,580, the 50-hour at $78,120, the 100-hour at $78,767, and the 200-hour at $79,350. MACD indicators reinforced the downside pressure, with the line at negative 359, the signal at negative 243, and the histogram at negative 116. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout Geopolitical Shock Hits An Already Weakened Market The slide began Sunday night after US President Donald Trump posted a pointed warning to Iran on Truth Social: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” Trump wrote, following stalled diplomatic talks and a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The post immediately rattled financial markets. Oi

Potential US-Iran oil sanctions relief could impact global oil markets, influence inflation, and affect crypto market dynamics and regulations. The post Iran claims US agrees to discuss oil sanctions relief in negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?

Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin attracted fresh investor demand even as Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced sharp institutional selling pressure.

XRP Power gains attention as global market shifts revive interest in AI-driven crypto platforms. Trump’s recent visit to China has once again become the focus of global financial markets. As the two sides discussed issues such as trade, artificial intelligence,…

Bitcoin dropped $4,100 and wiped $80B in value the same weekend the CLARITY Act neared a Senate vote. The selloff had almost nothing to do with the news. The Senate floor vote was approaching. The CLARITY Act, arguably the most consequential piece of U.S. crypto legislation in years, was moving forward. And Bitcoin, right on […] The post Bitcoin Crashed on Its Best Regulatory Day. Here Is What Nobody Is Saying appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.