Bitcoin Price Prediction: Trump’s Iran Warning Triggers 3% BTC Drop to $66,600 as Oil Rises

Bitcoin faces a potential 10% correction as geopolitical shockwaves hit digital asset markets. President Trump's declaration of intensified military action against Iran over the next 2-3 weeks triggered an immediate 3% BTC plunge to $66,600 during his national address, contradicting market expectations for de-escalation. The warning has analysts predicting further volatility, with Bitcoin already down 4.9% over seven days as Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' continues to dismantle Iran's military infrastructure.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Reclaim $71,500 or Another Pain Coming?

Bitcoin closed Q1 2026 near $68,000, a weak finish that confirmed sustained selling pressure. The current structure shows no major structural levels reclaimed, with downward-sloping moving averages pressuring price from above.

Support still sits at $66,000 and $63,000, below that zone would mark a deep retest of prior cycle structure. Resistance clusters at $69,000 and $72,000, where moving average resistance and prior breakdown levels converge.

Can Bitcoin force a leg up? Only if Iran deal confirmed, oil retreats below $90, and risk-on flows return, which then BTC reclaims $68,000 with volume. In that scenario it can target $72.000.

However, with dragging conflict, BTC will likely oscillate between $66,000 and $68,000, frustrating both sides. Or, peace talks collapse, oil accelerates, inflation expectations spike. BTC loses $66,000 support and tests $63,000, a level that has not been tested since the Q4 2025 breakdown.

Long-term holders are reportedly increasing demand despite the volatility, but analyst consensus is clear: without a $72,000 reclaim, the path of least resistance remains down.

Early Mover Potential as Bitcoin Tests Key Levels

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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile. Always conduct your own research before investing.