Bitcoin, ether fall as traders react to rising Middle East tensions

May 12, 2026 - 12:00
Bitcoin, ether fall as traders react to rising Middle East tensions
The broader crypto market ticked lower on Tuesday with bitcoin BTC$80,636.06 falling 1% since midnight UTC to $80,800 and ether (ETH) losing 2% to $2,290. U.S. equity futures also dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on massive life support,” leading to a spike in Brent crude oil to $107...

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