Bitcoin price ignores $168M Strategy buy, and falls as Iran tensions escalate

February 17, 2026 1 min read 12 views

BTC price fell below the key $70,000 level as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up and a broad risk-asset sell-off liquidated late BTC long positions.

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Bitcoin price ignores $168M Strategy buy, and falls as Iran tensions escalate

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