Crypto markets declined to multi-week lows this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor confidence and triggered a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets. According to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, rising oil prices have led traders and investors to scale back expectations for interest rate cuts this year. “Bond yields have been climbing, with the benchmark 10-year US Treasury returning to levels last seen in July 2025, adding further pressure on risk assets, including crypto,” he said. Looking ahead, markets are closely watching the ...