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Bitcoin Recovers After U.S. Strikes Iran, While Altcoins Face Sharp Losses

Bitcoin briefly fell below the key $100,000 mark after the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites, triggering market volatility. However, it quickly rebounded to around $102,000 by Monday morning, showing resilience. Despite geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin avoided a prolonged downturn, contrasting with sharp declines seen in major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano.

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Bitcoin briefly fell below the crucial $100,000 level on Sunday following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites but has already begun to rebound.

The dip came as markets reacted swiftly to the geopolitical escalation, with Bitcoin slipping under what analysts had labeled a strong support level. By Monday morning, Bitcoin was trading near $102,000, showing signs of stability and avoiding a deeper correction.

Ethereum and Major Altcoins Struggle

In contrast, leading altcoins are experiencing heavy losses. Ethereum has dropped nearly 14 percent over the past week, now trading below $2,300 — erasing gains made since early May. Despite consistent inflows into Ethereum ETFs since mid-May, geopolitical uncertainty appears to be reversing positive momentum.

Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano have each lost approximately 14 percent as well. Solana is now at $135, Dogecoin at $0.15, and Cardano at $0.55 — levels last seen in April when markets were rattled by potential U.S. tariffs. These coins continue to show vulnerability to global market shocks.

Bitcoin ETFs Show Strength Amid Crisis

Bitcoin has been more resilient than altcoins, down just 4 percent for the week. ETFs tracking Bitcoin saw $1 billion in inflows last week, indicating that institutional investors still view BTC as a relatively safe asset. Whether this trend can hold amid the evolving Iran conflict remains to be seen.

Markets Expect Short Conflict, Bitcoin Holds Ground

According to analysts at the Kobeissi Letter, the moderate reaction in broader financial markets — with stock futures down only 0.5 percent and oil prices up 2.5 percent — suggests that investors are pricing in a limited conflict. The absence of panic is likely helping Bitcoin maintain its footing.

Conclusion: Bitcoin Stands Strong, Altcoins Falter

Bitcoin continues to live up to its role as a digital store of value during times of crisis. Its market dominance has climbed to nearly 65 percent in 2025, even as political uncertainty remains high under President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, hopes for an altcoin season have faded.

Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin are all struggling to recover, raising questions for investors: should they hold through the downturn or rotate toward Bitcoin, which once again proves to be the most stable force in the crypto market?

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Sharon Harris is a feminist and a part-time nomad. She reports about businesses primarily involved in tech, CBD, and crypto. She started her career as a product manager at a Silicon Valley startup but now enjoys a new life as a personal finance geek and writer. Her primary aim is to provide readers with a new perspective on the overlapping world of finance and technology.