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Brent crude rises above $90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, putting pressure on crypto markets
Crypto Briefing·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Brent crude surged past $90 as the US-Iran conflict entered its tenth day, pressuring Bitcoin and crypto markets amid rising inflation fears. The geopolitical tensions are driving oil prices higher, which historically correlates with risk-off sentiment in digital assets. Crypto markets face headwinds as investors weigh the impact of escalating conflict on global economic stability.
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