Bitcoin held firm near the $105,000 level on June 13, shaking off the worst of a steep dip triggered by renewed conflict in the Middle East.
The price drop came as Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, prompting retaliation from Iran with drones and missiles — escalating tensions and rattling global markets.
Despite briefly plunging to around $102,000 following the news, Bitcoin quickly found its footing and rebounded above $104,000 as Asian markets opened. By day’s end, it hovered at $105,600, showing minimal losses over the previous 24 hours.
Traditional markets didn’t fare as well. Equities slid, investors piled into gold, and safe-haven currencies strengthened. Oil also surged nearly 8%, reflecting fears of regional supply disruptions.
Even with mounting uncertainty, Bitcoin’s relatively stable performance stood out. Analysts pointed to past patterns — notably during a similar flare-up in October 2024 — where crypto markets bounced back strongly after an initial shock. Some traders now eye a potential continuation of that trend.
While geopolitical risk remains high, especially with volatile commodities and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy, Bitcoin’s ability to stay afloat suggests that investor confidence in digital assets hasn’t faded — and might even be growing in the face of global instability.
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