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Bitcoin Falls Below $75K Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty

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Bitcoin Slips as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

Bitcoin moved lower on Monday, giving back part of its recent gains as investors turned cautious amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran ahead of a key ceasefire deadline.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last trading around $75,127, down approximately 1% by 09:33 ET (13:33 GMT).

Recent Rally Fades After Geopolitical Shift

Bitcoin had briefly surged above $78,000 last week, driven by optimism around a potential ceasefire and the reopening of major global shipping routes. However, that momentum faded as geopolitical risks resurfaced.

Escalating US-Iran Conflict Sparks Risk-Off Mood

Market sentiment deteriorated following weekend developments, including the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship and signals from Tehran that it may withdraw from further negotiations.

Concerns over a renewed conflict intensified, particularly as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed—a critical route for global oil transportation.

Rising tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher and triggered a broader risk-off move across global markets, with U.S. stock futures also declining during Asian trading hours.

Crypto Markets React to Safe-Haven Shift

Cryptocurrencies, which often behave like risk assets, came under pressure as investors shifted capital toward traditional safe havens. Analysts expect volatility to remain elevated in the near term, with geopolitical developments and oil price movements likely to play a key role in shaping crypto market direction.

Polymarket Eyes $15 Billion Valuation

In parallel developments, prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly in discussions to raise $400 million at a valuation of approximately $15 billion, according to a report by The Information.

The move reflects growing investor interest in prediction markets, which have seen increased trading volumes and institutional participation in recent months. The company is seeking additional funding to expand its platform and strengthen its position in the rapidly growing event-based trading sector.

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings

Michael Saylor’s Strategy made its third-largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring 34,164 BTC last week at an average price of around $74,395 per coin. The total investment amounted to approximately $2.54 billion.

This latest purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 815,061 BTC, acquired for a combined $61.56 billion at an average price of $75,527 per coin.

Altcoins Also Trade Lower

The broader cryptocurrency market also faced downward pressure. Ethereum declined by 1% to $2,313, while XRP slipped 1% to $1.4233.

Other major altcoins, including Solana and Cardano, also recorded modest losses. Polygon was a notable exception, rising 1.7%, while Dogecoin traded largely unchanged.