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29.05.2026
Bitcoin Plummets Below $73,500 Amid Iran Strikes, $1 Billion Liquidated
This sudden depreciation was triggered directly by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Reports confirming new United States airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities sent immediate shockwaves through global financial sectors. Investors rapidly de-risked from speculative assets, fearing a broader regional conflict and its potential economic ramifications.
The immediate fallout was severe for leveraged positions. Across various digital asset exchanges, nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations occurred within a narrow window. Long positions, betting on continued price increases, bore the brunt of this swift reversal, catching overextended bullish traders off guard and exacerbating the downward spiral. The largest single Bitcoin long liquidation event reportedly reached $15.34 million on the Hyperliquid platform alone.
Beyond the immediate price shock, institutional capital also showed signs of retreat. Wednesday, May 27, saw U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) register net outflows totaling $733.4 million, with BlackRock's IBIT experiencing a $527.8 million outflow. This marked an eighth consecutive day of net outflows for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs combined, accumulating over $800 million in withdrawals as investors scaled back exposure to high-risk assets amid the geopolitical uncertainty.
The broader cryptocurrency market reflected Bitcoin's struggles. Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset, slipped below the critical $2,000 psychological support level, extending its recent weakness. Analysts noted Ethereum's decline has been sharper than Bitcoin's in recent weeks, signaling a rotation away from altcoins into perceived safer assets. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased to $2.45 trillion from $2.54 trillion the previous day, underscoring the widespread impact of the risk-off sentiment.
Bitcoin's fall below $73,500 pushed its price to a six-week low, a level not seen since early April. This dip marks a significant correction from its recent highs and indicates a shift in momentum that began after a challenging two-week period characterized by persistent fund outflows and cautious investor positioning. The market's interpretation of these geopolitical developments underscored the fragility of digital asset valuations when confronted with major global events.
The ongoing situation in the Middle East, coupled with persistent inflation concerns and a firm U.S. dollar, continues to cast a long shadow over the crypto landscape. With central banks globally still navigating restrictive monetary policies, the question remains whether Bitcoin can quickly reclaim its lost ground, or if this geopolitical event signals a more prolonged period of constrained upside for digital assets.
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