Bitcoin dropped as much as 4.2% to $62,938, and Ether slid 5% to $1,783 after Israel said it launched a preemptive strike on Iran. About $128 billion in crypto Bitcoin dropped as much as 4.2% to $62,938, and Ether slid 5% to $1,783 after Israel said it launched a preemptive strike on Iran. About $128 billion in crypto

Bitcoin crashes to $62,000 as US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

2026/02/28 16:07
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  • Bitcoin dropped as much as 4.2% to $62,938, and Ether slid 5% to $1,783 after Israel said it launched a preemptive strike on Iran.

  • About $128 billion in crypto market value was wiped out quickly after the headline, based on CoinGecko data.

  • Donald Trump posted an eight-minute Truth Social video saying the US was involved, and he said the goal was to remove what he called imminent threats from Iran.

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