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Story: Bitcoin and Ether Lose $1.07 Billion in a Week Amid Iran Pressure

By James Thorp

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Iran, Inflation: Two Triggers, One Movement. The geopolitical situation around Iran is the first cited factor.

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Crypto Funds Under Withdrawal Pressure. Crypto investment funds — those that had seen solid inflows in previous weeks — are now…

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A tough week for the markets. Crypto markets saw a net outflow of $1.07 billion over seven days, driven by rising tensions around Iran and persistent U.S. inflation.

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Bitcoin and ether are the hardest hit. Investment funds specializing in these two cryptos recorded the largest outflows.

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$1.07 billion in one week. That's painful.

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The geopolitical situation around Iran is the first cited factor. Tensions there triggered an almost immediate negative reaction in the markets.

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U.S. inflation plays a different but equally heavy role. When prices rise in the United States and the Fed remains under pressure, investors reevaluate their portfolios.

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So two forces are at play: short-term geopolitical fear and a macro pressure that has lasted for months.

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Crypto investment funds — those that had seen solid inflows in previous weeks — are now experiencing the opposite. Investors are pulling out.

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Related reading: Crypto funds bleed $1.07 billion as Iran fears and inflation

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And without official comments from major market players, it's hard to gauge intentions. The big managers have said nothing publicly.

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More context: Crypto Funds Bleed $1.07 Billion as Iran Fears and Inflation Rattle Bitcoin and Ether Investors

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Investors are watching. They are waiting for signals.

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The inherent volatility of the crypto market is well-known. But what's striking here is the speed of the movement. $1.

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No details on exact volumes by fund or region in the available data. The source also does not specify if specific exchanges were more affected than others.

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