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Bitcoin surprises as oasis of calm while Iran war jolts markets

Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, have shown remarkable resilience amid geopolitical turmoil, outperforming traditional assets like equities and gold. This surge, nearing 14% since late February, is attributed to institutional buying and traders unwinding bearish options bets, pushing Bitcoin past $75,000. However, some analysts caution that this momentum may be temporary.

20 Mar 2026 3:58 pm