Bitcoin Price Tumbles as Oil Prices Soar and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The Bitcoin price has been struggling to stay above $64,000 amid rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran stalemate. The situation is weighing on risk sentiment and weakening institutional demand for BTC.
US President Donald Trump's demands for Iran to pay compensation for those killed in wars, attacks, and protests have escalated tensions and pushed oil prices higher. This has reignited inflationary pressures and may prompt the Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish stance.
Institutional demand has taken a hit with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording an outflow of $144.67 million on Monday, snapping a five-day inflow streak. If these outflows continue, BTC could see further price correction.