Bitcoin Retreats to $64,000 from Monthly High Amid Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Tension

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Bitcoin pulled back to around $64,000 after briefly reaching a monthly high of $65,500. Traders began taking profits following the recent price surge, contributing to the decline. Fresh Iranian strikes on U.S. bases added to market uncertainty, further pressuring crypto prices. Bears took control of price action, with most tokens declining alongside Bitcoin.

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