Bitcoin price today slid nearly 5% in minutes toward US$60,000 after reports of Israeli strikes on Iran sparked broad crypto risk off moves. The BTCUSD pair whipsawed as traders rotated to perceived havens and de-risked ahead of the weekend. For Australians, 24/7 markets mean volatility can hit outside ASX hours, so plans and alerts matter. Gold and oil tokens on crypto venues gained attention as hedges, while liquidity thinned into late-session trading, amplifying moves.

Geopolitics jolt crypto

Fresh reports of strikes tied to Israel Iran tensions triggered algorithmic selling and manual de-risking, dragging Bitcoin price today sharply lower. Within minutes, spot and perps showed slippage as bids evaporated. Coverage highlighted fears…