Cryptocurrencies Decline as US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Oil Prices Surge
The cryptocurrency market has demonstrated a relatively stable performance amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, with Bitcoin trading at $74,335, down 1.6% over 24 hours but still up 4.8% on the week. Other major cryptocurrencies, including Ether and Solana, also experienced declines, with Ether slipping 2.6% to $2,272 and Solana falling 1.5% to $84. In contrast, oil prices have surged,…
April 20, 2026, 5:36 a.m.