Bitcoin under $64,000 after new U.S. strike on Iran. Trump’s China comment adds to uncertainty

Geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of U.S.-China frictions are weighing on risk assets, including bitcoin.

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Bitcoin under $64,000 after new U.S. strike on Iran. Trump’s China comment adds to uncertainty

Geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of U.S.-China frictions are weighing on risk assets, including bitcoin.

By Omkar Godbole

Updated Jul 17, 2026, 4:14 a.m. Published Jul 17, 2026, 4:10 a.m.

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Bitcoin fell after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran weighed on risk sentiment.
Asian stocks registered losses, with Japan’s Nikkei falling by nearly 3%.
The Australian dollar, a risk proxy, weakened after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference in the U.S. election.

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Bitcoin under $64,000 after new U.S. strike on Iran. Trump’s China comment adds to uncertainty

Geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of U.S.-China frictions are weighing on risk assets, including bitcoin.

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Gate Leads Spot Market Share Gains as CEX Volumes Rise for First Time in Five Months

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$1.9 trillion asset manager T. Rowe Price bets on active management with first multi-token crypto ETF

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