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Bitcoin Slides Below $78K as Iran Strait Fears Shake Crypto Markets

Bitcoin dropped below $78,000 after Iran announced plans to charge tolls on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz. Combined with heavy ETF outflows and broader risk-off sentiment, BTC came under significant selling pressure over the weekend.

By Saiprasad Shashikant MetriMay 17, 2026

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Crosses $82K as US-Iran Deal Hopes Spark Global Market Rally

Bitcoin climbed past $82,000 on Wednesday after reports suggested the US and Iran may be nearing a diplomatic framework. The move boosted risk assets broadly, sending crypto, equities, and oil markets in motion simultaneously.

By Saiprasad Shashikant MetriMay 7, 2026