Bitcoin price continues to plummet as military tensions escalate and Bhutan liquidates its Bitcoin holdings

Bitcoin price fell again in the early hours of Friday, hitting an intraday low of $67,500 after hitting the $69,000 rejection wall.

Lost $4,500 in just two days!

The numbers speak for themselves; after Bitcoin prices peaked at $72,000 on Wednesday, investors found themselves facing losses of more than $4,500 in just two days.

Data shows that the Royal Government of Bhutan is still continuing to transfer some of its Bitcoin reserves, a move that analysts believe is a prelude to an organized sell-off operation, as the small mountainous kingdom has transferred Bitcoin reserves multiple times since the correction wave began, amounting to $72,000, with a total value of more than $45 million.

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Bhutan’s move is not the only one, as the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East becomes increasingly complex.

While US President Donald Trump yesterday boasted that Iran was begging for talks and had sent ten oil-laden ships to Washington as a gift, reports emerged today that the Pentagon is seriously considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the region in an effort to provide Trump with a wider range of military options.

These troops are in addition to approximately 5,000 U.S. Marines and thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division.

While the report did not specify the exact destination of the troops in the Middle East, observers believe they will be close to Iran and the strategic oil island of Khargah.

Meanwhile, other leaks suggest the Pentagon is preparing to launch a decisive final blow against Tehran.

Fear is once again plaguing markets:

Cryptocurrency market sentiment indicators saw a brief rebound midweek, with Bitcoin surging above resistance at $72,000, shaking off the dust of intense fear that had gripped the market for weeks.

However, the wind returned to its original direction. The “Santiment” platform observed a clear return to the wave of pessimism among individual investors, with a clear escalation of fear and uncertainty about Bitcoin and the entire crypto market.

However, analysts always point to one hard fact:

Bitcoin loves to defy common sense.

When the crowd gathers on the pessimistic side, it’s often a strong buy signal that shouldn’t be ignored.

Question now:

Can Bitcoin Recover $70,000 Levels? Or will geopolitical pressure continue to weigh on markets?

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