Bitcoin Holds Steady at $105K Despite Middle East Turmoil and Trump Warnings

Bitcoin (BTC) remained resilient on Tuesday, dipping just 1.3% over the last 24 hours to hover around $105,552, even as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate. The crypto market’s calm mirrors the relative steadiness of U.S. equities, suggesting investors may be growing accustomed to geopolitical uncertainty.

BTC’s performance this month has been largely flat, with a modest 1.6% gain over the past 30 days. The asset still trades more than $5,000 below its all-time high of $111,970, reached on May 22, 2025. Despite a backdrop of drone strikes in Tehran and Tel Aviv, and dramatic calls by U.S. President Donald Trump urging Iranians to evacuate the capital, Bitcoin has so far resisted major volatility.

Equities showed a similar pattern. The S&P 500 climbed 0.94% on the day and has inched up 0.3% since last Friday when Israel launched attacks on Iranian territory. President Trump, in comments delivered Tuesday morning, pushed for a lasting solution, saying he seeks “more than just a ceasefire” and wants a “real end” to hostilities.

While most crypto investors appear cautious in the short term, some institutional players are taking advantage of the geopolitical dip. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $408.6 million in inflows on Monday, making it the second-highest day of inflows this month, according to Farside Investors.

Still, analysts suggest that a decisive move in BTC’s price may depend on how the Middle East conflict unfolds. With rising concerns of further escalation and broader economic fallout, risk assets are increasingly being approached with caution. Bitcoin’s current steadiness stands in contrast to its historically more reactive price movements during past crises—such as the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, or the 2021 Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.

For now, BTC continues to trade with a surprising degree of calm—perhaps signaling that investors are prioritizing long-term fundamentals over short-term headlines.