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Bitcoin Slips Under $63K as US Strikes on Iran Spark Risk-Off Sell-Off

COINOTAG·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Slips Under $63K as US Strikes on Iran Spark Risk-Off Sell-Off

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $62,500 at Friday's Wall Street open, retreating with equities as fresh US military strikes on Iran added to an existing technology sell-off. After tagging a high earlier, BTC slid under $63K amid risk-off sentiment triggered by geopolitical tensions and broader market declines.

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