Bitcoin price is rising again in a sharp market reversal. Why the Middle East crisis has investors turning to crypto
By Sam Becker
Published on March 2, 2026.
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has risen by over 5%, rising from $65,500 to over $69,000, with other major cryptocurrencies also rising. This is a reversal from a downward trend that saw the United States and Israel launch attacks on Iran. The rise in value is attributed to the Middle East crisis.
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