Bitcoin Holds Above $70,000 as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Risks Intensify

Bitcoin has remained relatively stable around $70,000 despite escalating geopolitical tensions following warnings from Donald Trump regarding potential strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure. The crypto briefly climbed to $73,838 before reversing after reports of U.S. military action targeting facilities on Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export hub.

Although prices pulled back roughly 3.5% from the peak, Bitcoin still holds above its level from two weeks earlier and is up about 4.2% over the past seven days.

Crypto Market Performance During Volatility

Other major digital assets also recorded gains during the week. Ethereum rose about 5.5% to around $2,090, while Dogecoin gained roughly 5%. Solana increased around 4.2%, and BNB climbed approximately 4.5%.

Federal Reserve Meeting and Oil Prices in Focus

Market participants are now watching the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve scheduled for March 17–18. Rising oil prices and disruptions to global energy supply could influence monetary policy expectations and impact risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Despite repeated attempts, Bitcoin has struggled to break through the $73k to $74k resistance range, which has rejected price advances several times in recent weeks.

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