Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 as Iran Conflict Shakes Oil and Equity Markets

On Monday, Bitcoin stabilized above $65,000 after a volatile weekend marked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions. As crude prices jumped and major U.S. equity futures fell, roughly $1.8 billion in crypto derivatives were sold within an hour and about $358.7 million in leveraged positions were liquidated. Bitcoin still traded near $65,900, down 1.7% over 24 hours but outperforming many altcoins, with the $64,000–$65,000 zone now seen as a key support area.