DECRYPT · 2026-10-26 12:16 UTC

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Breaks Below $80,000 as Iran Fears Hit the Weekend

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 this weekend to $80,160, down 2.4% on the week, after U.S. evacuations from Middle East embassies and military bases due to increased Iranian threats to U.S. personnel. Ethereum fell 3.8% to $2,322, Solana 3.2% to $101, and the broader CMC20 index down 2.3%, while privacy coins Zcash and Monero gained 8% and 37% respectively. Major macro events ahead include Fed, ECB, and Bank of Japan decisions Wednesday-Friday, Q3 GDP and PCE data Thursday, and Robinhood earnings Tuesday that could impact the tokenized stock ecosystem.

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