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Bitcoin slips 3% to near 67000 as Iran tensions shake crypto sentiment

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Bitcoin slips 3% to near 67000 as Iran tensions shake crypto sentiment

ETF inflows cushion losses, but traders are still on edge

Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to around $67,000, with Ethereum down to roughly $2,044 as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran weighed on risk sentiment. Major altcoins also lost ground and total crypto market value dipped. Even so, steady ETF inflows are offering support, leaving traders cautious as the Easter period approaches.

  • Bitcoin drops about 3% to near $67,000
  • Ethereum slips to around $2,044 on weaker sentiment
  • Iran-linked geopolitical tensions are pressuring crypto markets
  • Stable ETF inflows provide support despite broader losses
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