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Why Is Crypto Going Down? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Prices Lead Sell‑Off Amid Iran–Israel Escalation Fears

Cryptocurrency markets declined broadly in mid-June 2025, with Bitcoin down 1.4% to $104,737. Ethereum is falling 1.6% to $2,525, XRP is dropping 3% to $2.15, and Dogecoin is extending losses for a fifth consecutive day to $0.17. Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, combined with over $230 million in liquidations, drove the market-wide weakness.

By Sultan Sikander | June 18, 2025 | 0 Comments