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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the threat of imminent conflict, Bitcoin is demonstrating remarkable resilience, solidifying a new bottom range in the digital asset market.
According to Cointelegraph on March 2 (local time), Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $63,000 immediately after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, but quickly recovered to the $66,000 level, regaining stability. Experts assess that the likelihood of the situation escalating into World War III is low, noting that the market has already priced in much of the geopolitical uncertainty. Investors are increasingly viewing the recent dip as a buying opportunity, with $62,000 emerging as a key support level.
The economic backdrop also suggests that a prolonged war would be difficult to sustain, supporting Bitcoin’s price floor. Trader Capo of Crypto explained that for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is facing midterm elections, a drawn-out conflict that triggers a surge in oil prices and fuels inflation is an undesirable scenario. Given that inflationary pressure caused by a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would be damaging to the U.S. economy, many expect tensions to ease in the near term. Expectations that the Trump administration will move swiftly to contain the situation are helping to curb panic selling in the market.
Technical analysts agree that Bitcoin is currently at a critical juncture. Some warn of a further correction to $45,000 based on a descending triangle pattern, while others point to a bullish divergence formed near the $67,559 level. Notably, despite $420 million in liquidations during the recent downturn, institutional fund inflows are showing signs of reversing for the first time in months. This suggests that large capital players view current price levels as an attractive long-term entry point.
Although the crypto market’s fear and greed index remains in the “extreme fear” zone, whale investors continue to accumulate. Large traders on Binance are maintaining long positions, signaling expectations of further upside for Bitcoin. Major altcoins including Ethereum (ETH) and XRP are also narrowing their losses in tandem with Bitcoin’s rebound. Market participants believe that key economic data scheduled for release this week will serve as the final puzzle piece in determining the market’s near-term direction.
The Bitcoin market has successfully demonstrated price resilience while absorbing the shock of geopolitical risk. Despite concerns over a global liquidity crunch, digital assets are being recognized as proving their value as an independent asset class. The market’s trajectory will depend on how quickly tensions ease and whether institutional capital inflows continue. Investors are closely monitoring key support levels amid heightened volatility.
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