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Iran Strait of Hormuz Threat Lifts Oil Prices as Bitcoin Falls Below $66K

TokenPost·July 23, 2026·1 min read
Iran Strait of Hormuz Threat Lifts Oil Prices as Bitcoin Falls Below $66K

Iran's renewed Strait of Hormuz threats lifted oil prices while Bitcoin fell below $66K amid escalating Middle East tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warned of a decisive response to any aggression. The geopolitical risk weighed on crypto markets as investors assessed potential impact on global stability and energy costs.

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