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Bitcoin price fell below the $70,000 level on Thursday, pressured by a surge in energy prices and a steady stance from the Federal Reserve that reinforced<\/a> a stronger dollar and dampened appetite for risk assets.<\/p>\n

The largest cryptocurrency traded near $69,500, extending losses from the prior session as crude oil markets spiked amid escalating<\/a> conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above $114 per barrel, while Oman crude surged<\/a> as high as $150, reflecting fears of supply disruptions after attacks on key energy infrastructure tied to tensions between Iran and Israel.<\/p>\n

The macro shock rippled across markets. European natural gas futures jumped sharply, while Nasdaq-100 equity futures slipped, signaling broader weakness in risk assets. Bitcoin price declined roughly 4% in the 24-hour period, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro <\/em>data.<\/p>\n

Pressure on crypto intensified after the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50%\u20133.75% following its March meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the decision was widely expected, policymakers struck a cautious tone as geopolitical risks and rising energy costs threaten to keep inflation elevated.<\/p>\n

That shift has altered expectations for monetary policy. Market pricing now reflects limited chances of rate cuts in 2026, with some traders even assigning a small probability to further tightening. Higher-for-longer rates tend to weigh on assets like Bitcoin by increasing the appeal of yield-bearing instruments and strengthening the dollar.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin price sell off\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin price price briefly climbed above $75,000 earlier this week before sliding sharply over the past few days to fall back below $70,000.<\/p>\n

The sell-off extended beyond crypto. The S&P 500 and global equities declined, while gold also pulled back from recent highs despite ongoing conflict, suggesting investors are reducing exposure across multiple asset classes.<\/p>\n

Geopolitical tensions remain the key driver. Iran\u2019s reported attacks on regional energy infrastructure, including assets linked<\/a> to Qatar\u2019s liquefied natural gas exports, have raised concerns about supply disruptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the same time, U.S. officials are weighing further military involvement to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil flows.<\/p>\n

As long as energy prices remain elevated and central banks maintain a restrictive stance, Bitcoin price is likely to trade in line with broader macro conditions rather than idiosyncratic crypto catalysts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The $70,000 level now stands as a key psychological threshold, with further downside risk if volatility in commodities and geopolitics persists.<\/p>\n

This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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