Bitcoin dropped nearly 6% following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, with President Trump's aggressive posturing pushing BTC below the crucial $69,000 resistance level. The cryptocurrency now struggles under significant technical pressure, with analyst Aaron Dishner warning of potential downside targets at $60,000, $49,000, and even $38,555 if selling accelerates. Market structure appears particularly fragile due to heavy demand for downside protection in Deribit options, creating a 'negative gamma' zone between $68,000 and the mid-$50,000s that could force dealers to sell more bitcoin as prices fall. Adding to concerns, markets are heading into a potential liquidity gap over the Good Friday weekend as CME futures and ETF flows pause, leaving crypto more vulnerable to sudden moves. The Iran War and broader geopolitical uncertainty have negatively affected demand for riskier assets, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum showing continued weakness after hitting record highs in 2025.
Bitcoin Faces Technical Pressure as Iran War Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
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Saturday, April 4, 2026·5 min read·Bitcoin
Source: bitcoinethereumnews.com·This article is an original analysis by CryptoFirst based on publicly available information.
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