The U.S. has carried out military strikes against Iran during the ongoing 2026 conflict, saying the actions were in response to security threats and attacks on U.S. forces, including the reported downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with military actions of its own, raising fears of wider regional escalation. Financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, reacted negatively at first because investors tend to avoid risky assets during geopolitical crises. Bitcoin and many altcoins fell sharply immediately after reports of U.S. strikes, but crypto prices later recovered some losses as traders assessed the situation and hopes for ceasefires emerged. Overall, war-related uncertainty usually increases volatility in crypto markets. ([abcnews.com][1]) ([tradingview.com][2])

[1]: https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates-israel-iran-trade-strikes-trump/?id=133674243&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Iran live updates: US launches strikes against Iran over downed helicopter, CENTCOM says"
[2]: https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph%3A8e419dbe7094b%3A0-crypto-markets-shed-80b-after-fresh-us-strikes-on-iran/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Crypto markets shed $80B after fresh US strikes on Iran"$BTC $ETH $BNB