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 Empty seats could hamper CFTC’s ability to regulate crypto June 9, 2025 SEC chair pledges no ‘lax enforcement’ on crypto under market structure November 12, 2025 Fitch Ratings flags Bitcoin-backed securities for ‘high market value risk’ January 12, 2026