Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes

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Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes

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Trump says he won’t rule out further Iran strikes before the midterm elections, though he claims the war could end soon, prompting heightened geopolitical tension. Bitcoin drops 2% to around $27,800 while Nasdaq futures slip 0.6%, reflecting investor risk aversion. The uncertainty fuels market volatility, pressuring risk‑off assets and potentially dampening crypto rally momentum.

Trump on Sunday didn’t rule out additional strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, even as he said the war could end soon.