With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin experienced a major decline in #US history. The largest cryptocurrency fell to 62,500. Gold, on the other hand, rose by more than 1% in minutes and rose above $2660 again.

The special news report by Washington-based news platform Axios created a seismic effect in the markets. According to the news by Barak Ravid from Axios, a US White House official stated that Iran could attack Israel with a ballistic missile.

“The consequences are very serious” The White House official told journalist Ravid as follows: “As the US, we have an impression that Iran will attack Israel with a ballistic missile in a short time. The consequences of these attacks carried out directly by #Iran are very serious. We are currently actively supporting Israel's defense.” Following this news, the Bitcoin price fell to 62,500. Gold rose in minutes and rose to 2660. There was an increase in oil prices. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell again. The CBOE volatility index reached its peak in the last 3 weeks.

Israel, which killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah over the weekend, continues to bomb Lebanon and the capital Beirut from the air, and as of this morning, it has launched a certain regional ground operation.

The ballistic missiles in question are generally known for their long range and destructive effects.

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