Emre Yumlu 
Rising geopolitical tensions and intensified military activity between Israel and Iran have triggered notable volatility in the crypto markets, leading to a sharp drop in Bitcoin prices.
Arthur Hayes Remains Optimistic Despite the Dip
Bitcoin shed more than 8% over the past week, briefly falling below the $100,000 mark. Still, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes the correction is only temporary. In his words, “this weakness shall pass.”
Bitcoin Drops Below $100K but Recovers Swiftly
Following reports of a U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, BTC plunged to $98,500 on Sunday — marking its lowest level in over six weeks. However, the dip was short-lived, with the price recovering to $101,000 during early Monday trading in the Asian markets.
Hayes emphasized that Bitcoin will continue to solidify its role as a safe haven asset, particularly as central banks ramp up monetary expansion in response to global instability.
Sideways Action Continues, But Key Support Holds
Market analysts suggest that Bitcoin is currently moving within a consolidation range. As long as BTC holds above $98,000 — a short-term realized price level — and maintains trend support near $102,000, there may be room for short-term rebounds. A drop below this range, however, could shift attention back to defensive trading strategies.
Bitcoin has attempted to break above $110,000 three times in the past five weeks, but macroeconomic pressures have kept it in check. Analysts anticipate this sideways movement could continue through the summer.
Institutional Demand Stays Strong
Despite price swings, institutional interest in Bitcoin remains robust. Market participants suggest that large-scale investors continue to accumulate BTC, interpreting dips as long-term buying opportunities.
Could Altcoins Steal the Spotlight?
Some experts also believe that the coming months could favor altcoins over Bitcoin, especially if macro conditions stabilize. With certain indicators signaling relative strength among altcoins, there is potential for these assets to outperform if crypto-specific catalysts gain momentum.
At the time of writing, most altcoins were trading in the red, and the total crypto market capitalization had fallen by roughly $50 billion in the past 12 hours, settling at around $3.21 trillion.
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