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Bitcoin drops 5% amid Middle East conflict and Strategy Inc. financial troubles triggering $580M crypto liquidations

Market News
19 Jun 2026
Blockonomi
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Bearish
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Bitcoin fell nearly 5% to around $62,500 following intensified Israeli military actions in Lebanon, contributing to $580 million in forced liquidations across the crypto market within 24 hours. Over 139,000 traders were affected, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the liquidations. Additionally, Strategy Inc.'s preferred shares dropped below par value, raising concerns about potential Bitcoin sales to stabilize its capital structure. These geopolitical tensions combined with Strategy Inc.'s financial issues are creating significant downward pressure on Bitcoin's price, which remains about 50% below its October 2024 peak.

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