Bitcoin bounces around $80K as Iran strike unsettles crypto, risk assets
Bitcoin oscillated around $80,000 as Iran's strike on UAE petroleum facilities triggered geopolitical uncertainty across risk assets. Oil surged past $105/barrel, pressuring equities. Traders eyed CME futures gaps as resistance levels, while short-term BTC holders approached breakeven. Key support sits near $76,500; sustained closes above $81,500 could unlock $87–92K rally potential amid volatile macro conditions.
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