March 18th, 2026 - 11:20 GMT
Bitcoin has demonstrated notable resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, holding up better than many market participants anticipated, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. Despite remaining approximately 45% below its October all-time highs, bitcoin has consolidated within a US$65,000 to US$76,000 range. This stability comes despite a backdrop of surging oil prices, a stronger US dollar, and heightened global uncertainty—factors that would historically have exerted significant downward pressure on risk assets. “Bitcoin’s ability to hold its ground in the current environment signals a clear evolution ...