The crypto market is witnessing a deep "weekend sell-off" triggered by reports of military strikes involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S..
Bitcoin ($BTC): Plunged over 5% in minutes, dropping below the critical $64,000 support level.
Ethereum ($ETH): Trading down approximately 6.2% today, currently hovering around $1,925.
BNB ($BNB): Followed the downward trend, sliding below $600 to trade near $599.
🏦 Key Factors Driving the Downturn
Geopolitical Shock: Markets are bracing for a potential escalation in the Middle East, leading to a flight toward safe-haven assets like Gold, which surged to $5,296.
Inflationary Pressure: Hotter-than-expected U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data at 2.9% has weakened expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Liquidity Squeeze: Shrinking USDT reserves on exchanges have intensified downside risks, keeping BTC trapped in a volatile range.
🛠 Notable Developments
Institutional Moves: Despite the dip, Paradigm is reportedly raising a new $1.5 billion fund to target the convergence of AI and crypto.
Regulatory Watch: All eyes are on the March 1st deadline for the Clarity Act negotiations, which J.P. Morgan suggests could provide a "meaningful lift" to markets later this year if passed.
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