Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.5% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin slipped about 1.5% over the past hour as broader crypto risk sentiment weakened on renewed geopolitical jitters after reports that the Iran ceasefire was fraying, pushing BTC back under $71,000 (CoinDesk). The move was likely compounded by signs of softer institutional support, with CME Bitcoin futures activity hitting a 14‑month low amid a basis-trade unwind (The Block), alongside reports of older BTC whales selling roughly $271M worth of coins (Cointelegraph).
Contributing Factors (3)
Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed
Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.
CME Bitcoin futures activity slumps to 14-month low as basis trade unwind drains institutional demand
CME has lost its position as the largest Bitcoin futures exchange to Binance for the first time since November 2023.
Old Bitcoin whales sold $271M in BTC: Is the crypto rally at stake?
Bitcoin whales sold $270 million in BTC on Sunday, but the steady absorption of supply by traders should help bulls maintain their hold on the market momentum.
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