Closing Strait of Hormuz is biggest risk to BTC price this weekend — Analyst

Bitcoin’s price may face short-term volatility if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil and risk assets, but long-term outlook remains tied to USD weakness and accumulation by hodlers.
Crypto Markets Plunge as Middle East Tensions Trigger Global Selloff – “The Defiant”

Crypto markets plummet as Middle East tensions trigger a global selloff, with BTC and ETH dropping significantly. Leveraged liquidations hit $1.11B, the highest since February, amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Ripple (XRP) Drops 5% Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Ripple (XRP) dropped 5% amid Middle East tensions between Iran and Israel, with market cap falling nearly 5%. The SEC and Ripple proposed a $50M settlement that could boost XRP’s price.
QCP Insights: Crypto Markets Tumble as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Sentiment – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran caused sharp declines in crypto markets, triggering $1 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin and global equities fell amid rising oil prices.
Altcoin Season Derailed? Bitcoin Dominance Rises Despite Price Drop – Coinspeaker

Bitcoin’s rising dominance despite price drop casts doubt on altcoin season. Analysts note declining ALT/BTC ratio and lack of catalysts, though some see parallels to 2021’s double-fakeout pattern.
Bitcoin, Solana and XRP in Spotlight as Crypto Liquidations Hit $1.14 Billion – Coinspeaker

Crypto liquidations hit $1.14 billion in 24 hours, affecting 241,696 traders. Bitcoin led with $415.73M in long liquidations, followed by Ethereum, Solana, and XRP amid a market selloff.
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Drops 6%—Will the Fall Continue Below Key Support? – Brave New Coin

XRP price drops 6%, falling below key $2.11 support amid bearish market sentiment. Analysts warn of further declines due to weak technicals and geopolitical tensions affecting crypto markets.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Leads Whale Accumulation Wave Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Shiba Inu (SHIB) leads whale accumulation amid market decline post-Israel-Iran tensions. Santiment data shows spikes in large transactions for SHIB, Ankr, and LCX, hinting at potential rallies. Meanwhile, whales dump SPX6900, Compound, and UMA after price surges.
Bitcoin and Crypto Primed for Upside – Traders Should Prepare for Second Half of 2025: Coinbase Analyst – The Daily Hodl

Coinbase analyst predicts Bitcoin and crypto prices will rise in late 2025 due to US economic growth, with potential volatility from fiscal policies impacting yields.
Pi Coin Price Prediction: Failed KYC? Broken Balances? Why This Mess Might Set Off a PI Supply Shock

Pi Coin’s price drops 12% amid KYC and balance issues, with a 53% monthly decline. User complaints about inaccessible tokens post-migration weaken confidence, potentially triggering a supply shock.