Why Is Crypto Going Down? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Prices Lead Sell‑Off Amid Iran–Israel Escalation Fears
Cryptocurrency
markets faced significant headwinds today (Wednesday), June 18, 2025, with
major digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing widespread declines
amid mounting geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty.
The total
cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 1.6% to $3.28 trillion as
investors retreated from risk assets following escalating Middle East tensions
and policy uncertainty.
In this
article, we answer the question of why crypto is going down today, why Dogecoin
is falling for the fifth consecutive session, and what the outlook is for the
digital asset market.
Bitcoin
demonstrated relative stability compared to altcoins, declining 1.4% to trade
at $104,737. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has…
