Bitcoin, Crypto Market Tumble Amid Trump’s Iran Remarks

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market tumbled after US President Donald Trump sparked macroeconomic uncertainty with his remarks threatening Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP tumble

“We don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump added. He also called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”

It comes amid the ongoing geopolitical tension between Iran and…

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