Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

CoinDesk

• February 28, 2026 at 06:56 AM

Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.

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