Bitcoin slides $3K from peak as crypto market turns red

Bitcoin (BTC) has moved lower after failing to hold above its recent peak of $78,400. The asset slipped toward $75,000 following increased market pressure linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Price action shows Bitcoin had earlier climbed from below $70,500 to a 10-week high. The move followed brief optimism around reported diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Market sentiment shifted after conflicting reports on the Strait of Hormuz situation, leading to a rejection near the top range.

Bitcoin now trades more than $3,000 below its recent peak. Its market capitalization has eased toward $1.5 trillion, while dominance over altcoins has risen to 57.5%.

Crypto markets reacted to developments involving Iran and the United States, where statements on negotiations created mixed signals. Reports of reopening and later disruption of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to volatility in price movement.

The correction followed a strong rally earlier in the week. Bitcoin moved within a tight range between $73,200 and $75,500 before breaking higher, then reversing direction. Analysts expect continued price movement as traditional financial markets open and react to global events.

Altcoins Follow Downward Trend

Most altcoins recorded losses as Bitcoin declined. Ethereum dropped toward $2,300 after a daily decline of 3.5%. XRP moved below the $1.43 level, while BNB fell back toward $620.

Other tokens including SOL, ADA, DOGE, LINK, AVAX, and ZEC also showed declines. Market-wide selling reduced total crypto capitalization by around $100 billion since Friday, bringing the total to approximately $2.62 trillion.

Several mid-cap tokens posted larger losses. AAVE dropped more than 20% to around $92 following reports linked to a KelpDAO hack. The token M declined by about 18% to $3.50.

Pi Network’s PI token also recorded losses after rejection near $0.185. It moved lower to around $0.175, reflecting a decline of more than 8% in the latest session. PUMP and WLD also remained under pressure during the same period.