Bitcoin and Ether Hold Steady Amid Fresh U.S. Strikes on Iran

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Bitcoin and Ether showed little price movement as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated. The United States launched its third round of strikes against Iran within the same week. In response, Tehran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Despite the heightened conflict, cryptocurrency markets remained largely unmoved by the developments.

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