Traditional Finance Drop Alert: GBPCHF dropped over 0.5%

Trump confirms Hamas leader killed, Crypto liquidation exceeds $600 million, Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

The US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran ignite Middle East conflict, Bitcoin experiences a sharp震 and clears over $652 million, with energy and inflation risks heating up, impacting global markets. Conflict erupts and Middle East situation escalates全面 ------------- The Middle East situation entered a state of extreme turbulence in late February 2026. The US and Israel jointly launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, missile production bases, and naval forces. US President Trump confirmed US military involvement through social media platforms, claiming this move was to eliminate imminent threats against the US and its allies. Israel's Minister of Defense Katz immediately declared a nationwide state of emergency, with air raid sirens sounding in Tel Aviv and other locations, and hospitals switching to underground operations. Image source: Truth Social/realDonaldTru

ETH drops below 2000 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, ETH drops below 2000 USDT, current price 1999.75 USDT.

Bloomberg: After Iran's Supreme Leader's death, Bitcoin rebounds above $68,000

After Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, the crypto market quickly rebounded, with Bitcoin rising to $68,196 and Ethereum regaining the $2,000 level. The day before yesterday, the market cap lost $128 billion, but on Sunday, it recovered about $32 billion. Despite increased market volatility and more uncertainties, it is expected that clearer price discovery will occur once U.S. stocks and Bitcoin ETFs resume trading.

Yesterday, Hyperliquid's silver contract trading volume exceeded that of the commodity market silver futures.

Foresight News reports that yesterday on Hyperliquid, the price of the crude oil perpetual contract rose about 5%, to $70.6 per barrel, while gold and silver perpetual contracts increased approximately 1.3% and 2%, respectively, to $5323 per ounce and $94.9 per ounce. Additionally, silver futures led the commodities futures market, with a trading volume exceeding $227 million within 24 hours, and gold futures trading volume was about $173 million.

ETH Breaks Through 2050 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, ETH breaks through 2050 USDT, now priced at 2050.09 USDT.

BTC Breaks Through 68,000 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate Market Display, BTC Breaks 68000 USDT, current price 68006 USDT.