Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.8% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 1.8% over the past 24 hours as a risk-off macro backdrop pressured crypto after reports of tanker attacks pushed oil back above $100, coinciding with BTC slipping below $69,500. Separately, Cointelegraph noted renewed discussion around a potential “quantum threat” to a portion of Bitcoin supply, which may have added to investor caution alongside the broader market move.
Contributing Factors (3)
Ark Invest sees one-third of Bitcoin supply at risk from quantum threat
Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.
Bitcoin Recovers Above $70K as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Back Over $100
Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.
Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.
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