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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as U.S. evacuates personnel from Middle East
The United States began evacuating staff from embassies and military bases across the Middle East after intelligence indicated Iran was preparing attacks on Americans, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned of advanced lethal plotting by Iran. President Trump hinted at a possible escalation in a rally in Florida. Crypto markets reacted, with Bitcoin falling 2.2% in 24 hours to $79,700 and Ether, XRP, and Solana each dropping 3%‑4%, reaching multi‑week lows.