{"id":22936,"date":"2026-02-28T21:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/crypto-market-update-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-drop-after-explosion-reported-in-tehran\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:20:32","slug":"crypto-market-update-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-drop-after-explosion-reported-in-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/crypto-market-update-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-drop-after-explosion-reported-in-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto market update: Bitcoin and Ethereum price drop after explosion reported in Tehran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering to $66,201 following reports of large explosions in Tehran as the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_64402bb60184e34b7e8148e013678a0c\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bitcoin dropped to $63K on Iran strike news before rebounding above $66K.<\/li>\n<li>Crypto market lost $128B in panic selling as missiles hit Middle East.<\/li>\n<li>UAE intercepted missiles safely as BTC and ETH recovered from lows.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $1,837 before rebounding to $1,940. As per the data at the time of the attack, the crypto market erased approximately $128 billion in value in the immediate aftermath.<\/p>\n<p>Iran launched retaliatory missiles at multiple locations including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>They also threatened further strikes against U.S.-linked bases in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE Ministry of Defence successfully intercepted Iranian missiles without damage or injuries, though fragments fell across Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bitcoin and Ethereum recover from intraday lows<\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a 24-hour range of $63,062 to $66,108 before settling at $66,201. The asset gained 1.12% over one hour and 1.28% over 24 hours. The intraday low of $63,062 is a 4.6% drop from the 24-hour high.<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum\u2019s 24-hour range spanned $1,837 to $1,946, with the current price at $1,940. The asset posted gains of 1.42% over one hour.<\/p>\n<p>Both assets demonstrated quick recovery from initial panic selling as markets assessed the scope of the military action.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin reclaimed the $66,000 level while Ethereum held above $1,900 after testing support below $1,850.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional missile exchanges cause risk-off sentiment<\/h2>\n<p>The strikes began Saturday with explosions reported in Tehran. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to overthrow the government once the military campaign concludes.<\/p>\n<p>Hours after the initial strikes, Iran launched missiles targeting Israel, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE Ministry of Defence intercepted the new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward the country.<\/p>\n<p>Fragments of intercepted missiles fell across several parts of Abu Dhabi including Saadiyat Island, Khalifa City, Bani Yas, Mohammed bin Zayed City, and Al Falah. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry affirmed readiness to deal with any threats and stated it is taking all necessary measures to counter anything aiming to undermine the country\u2019s security and stability.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering to $66,201 following reports of large explosions in Tehran as the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran. 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