Bitcoin Holds $78K as US–Iran Escalation Elevates Crude Prices
Bitcoin held steady near $77,900 as US military strikes on Iranian launchers pushed oil prices higher, outperforming traditional assets following a 23% gain in August.
Michael Turner covers cryptocurrency market structure, institutional capital flows, and macroeconomic forces shaping digital assets. His reporting focuses on how liquidity cycles, ETF developments, and global financial conditions influence Bitcoin and major altcoins. He frequently analyzes derivatives activity, market sentiment, and capital rotation across the broader crypto ecosystem. Based in London, Michael closely follows the intersection of traditional financial markets and digital assets.
Bitcoin held steady near $77,900 as US military strikes on Iranian launchers pushed oil prices higher, outperforming traditional assets following a 23% gain in August.
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