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Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Falls Below $63K as US Strikes Iran and Trump Speech Sparks Uncertainty

CoinCentral·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Falls Below $63K as US Strikes Iran and Trump Speech Sparks Uncertainty

Bitcoin dropped to $63K lows on Friday amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The US launched its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US elections during a primetime address. The US Dollar Index spiked to 100.79 and oil climbed to $80 per barrel.

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