Bitcoin Slides to 11-Day Low as Iran Tensions Rattle Markets
Bitcoin fell 0.8% to $62,850, hitting an 11-day low, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, blockade threats, and new sanctions dampen risk sentiment across markets.
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