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Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000, Testing Its Role as a Digital Safe Haven Amid Iran War

Mar 4, 2026

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Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000, Testing Its Role as a Digital Safe Haven Amid Iran War

Bitcoin climbed above $71,000 on Wednesday, rising more than 6% over 24 hours as investors sought alternatives to equities roiled by Middle East conflict. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded three consecutive days of net inflows, and analysts at Tagus Capital described the cryptocurrency as exhibiting "defensive characteristics" during the crisis — a notable shift from its historical tendency to decline alongside risk assets during geopolitical stress events.

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