Bitcoin slips below $77,000; Ether breaks $2,400 as U.S.-Iran strikes fuel selloff, $100 million liquidated

Escalation risk after reported US-Iran strike exchanges is triggering a sharp risk-off move across crypto, with BTC falling below 77,000 and ETH below 2,400. The rapid ~100,000,000 in liquidations within an hour suggests forced deleveraging and stressed positioning, which can amplify intraday volatility and tighten liquidity. Near-term price action is likely to remain headline-driven with elevated correlation to broader risk sentiment.