Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin Lead Crypto Losses As Iran Retaliates With Drone Barrage After Israel Air Strikes

Following reports of Israeli air strikes on Iranian sites, including alleged nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn.

The overall crypto market dipped by 4% in the wake of the reported Israeli attacks, which were reportedly a response to prior drone strikes launched by Iran. Tensions remain high, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali warning that Israel would face "a very heavy price."

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Crypto Fear and Greed Index Slides as Bitcoin Declines

Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, Solana (SOL) experienced the most substantial decline, plummeting by 8.4%. Ethereum (ETH) followed with a 7.7% drop, and Dogecoin (DOGE) fell by 7.6%. Bitcoin (BTC) also saw a decrease, sliding 2.4% to trade at $105,046 as of 4:10 a.m. EST, after reaching an intraday low of $102,822.03. This volatility occurred amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

Reflecting the shift in investor sentiment, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a key indicator of market emotion, decreased by 10 points within the last 24 hours, signaling a reduction in investors' appetite for riskier assets.

Significant Crypto Liquidations Following the News

The market turbulence resulted in substantial liquidations across the cryptocurrency space. Over the past 24 hours, total liquidations reached $1.16 billion, according to data from Coinglass. Long positions, representing bets on rising prices, were particularly affected, accounting for approximately $1.04 billion of the total liquidated amount.

Bitcoin and Ethereum traders bore the brunt of the liquidations, with $46.38 million and $303.50 million liquidated in BTC and ETH positions, respectively.