Bitcoin plunged to a seven-month low near $80,000, mirroring a broader market retreat from riskier assets due to stretched tech valuations and interest rate uncertainty. Analysts warn of steeper losses if the $82,000 support breaks, though some see signs of dip-buying. Ether also experienced significant declines.
US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses
S&P 500 ended almost flat as Microsoft declined, while Meta Platforms recorded gains amid ongoing market fluctuations. Oil prices surged following geopolitical tensions and a