Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Stabilizes at $70K Following Iran Strike as ETF Inflows Surge Past $1.9B

Key Takeaways Bitcoin maintains support near $70,000, experiencing a 0.7% decline over 24 hours following U.S. military action on Iran’s Kharg Island Weekly performance shows a 4.2% increase — marking BTC’s most substantial seven-day rally since September 2025 The critical resistance zone between $73,000–$74,000 has turned back Bitcoin on four separate occasions within a two-week period Bitcoin ETF inflows have surged to $1.9 billion across a three-week span, with March accounting for $1.34 billion of that total Federal Reserve’s upcoming March 17–18 meeting has market participants analyzing potential shifts in monetary policy direction Bitcoin continues to maintain its position around the $70,000 threshold this Saturday, March 14, showing resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions triggered by U.S. airstrikes targeting Kharg Island, Iran’s crucial oil export hub. What just happened to Iran's Kharg Island? President Trump just said the US has carried out the "most powerful bombing raids in Middle East history" on Kharg island. This is a MAJOR escalation for oil markets. Here's why: Kharg Island has been described as the "crown jewel" of… pic.twitter.com/soh1ceNwix — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 13, 2026 Following the military action, BTC experienced a 3.5% decline from Friday’s peak of $73,838. While the downturn was notable, it remained relatively controlled within the broader market context. Bitcoin (BTC) Price Remarkably, Bitcoin’s current valuation exceeds its price point from when Middle East hostilities initially commenced two weeks ago. Weekly performance metrics reveal BTC climbing 4.2%. Ethereum advanced 5.5% to reach $2,090. Dogecoin registered a 5% increase. Solana moved 4.2% higher to $88. BNB appreciated 4.5% to $655. Major cryptocurrencies across the board posted positive weekly returns. During the conflict’s initial phase, cryptocurrency markets reacted sharply to each development. Currently, market participants have seeming...