Bitcoin holds steady at $105k despite escalating tensions between Iran, Israel

Bitcoin (BTC) remained near the $105,000 mark on June 13, a sign of relative resilience following a sharp dip triggered by escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $105,600, having recovered the previous night’s pullback to end the day down 0.11% over the past 24 hours.

The turbulence followed Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites a day ago, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missilie attacks on June 13. This regional escalation sparked volatility across global markets.

The initial news of Israel’s attack caused significant volatility in global markets, causing Bitcoin to plunge roughly 5% after market hours, with lows near $102,000, before recovering above $104,000 as Asian markets opened for trading on June 13.

The flagship crypto spend the US trading session bound to a tight price range between $104,500 and $105,600 despite a significant slide in traditional equity markets as investors flocked toward traditional safe havens, causing gold to climb more than 1%, while the U.S. dollar, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc gained ground.

Despite the initial shock, Bitcoin’s rebound indicates prices are being buoyed by broader positive trends in the crypto market. Some believe the resilience following the initial crash reflects an “80% rally setup” pattern similar to that seen during the October 2024 Iran‑Israel escalation.

Markets seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach amid lingering uncertainty. With Brent crude surging nearly 8% over worries about Middle East supply disruptions, the broader risk environment remains elevated

Oil’s move could dampen investor sentiment, though its impact on monetary policy, particularly Federal Reserve decisions, may lend indirect support to risk assets like Bitcoin as markets reassess interest-rate paths .

While Bitcoin’s brief slump during the previous night highlights its sensitivity to global risk sentiment, its ability to rebound and hover around $105,000 throughout the trading session despite increased uncertainty reflects narratives of institutional backing, macroeconomic tailwinds, and historical price patterns.