Bitcoin price ignores $168M Strategy buy, and falls as Iran tensions escalate Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:February 17, 2026 Post category:Uncategorized BTC price fell below the key $70,000 level as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up and a broad risk-asset sell-off liquidated late BTC long positions. You Might Also Like Streamex shares soar 20% on gold-backed stablecoin pre-sale launch October 7, 2025 EU considers delaying AI Act rollout amid US and Big Tech pressure November 7, 2025 Bitcoiners perk up as odds of a December Fed rate cut almost double November 22, 2025