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Apr 2, 2026, 7:40 PM·4 views

Crypto Markets Tumble as Iran Strikes Resume, Drift Exploit Rattles Solana

Crypto markets slumped on Thursday as a fresh wave of risk-off sentiment swept across global markets following President Donald Trump s pledge to continue military strikes against Iran. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at…

Crypto Markets Tumble as Iran Strikes Resume, Drift Exploit Rattles Solana

Crypto markets slumped on Thursday as a fresh wave of risk-off sentiment swept across global markets following President Donald Trump's pledge to continue military strikes against Iran.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at around $66,900, down 1.7% over the past 24 hours. ETH slipped 4% to $2,050, and SOL plunged 6% to $79 in the wake of the Drift exploit. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) dropped 3.3%.

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