Bitcoin drops below $81,000 amid US-Iran tensions

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Bitcoin fell below $81,000 on October 8, 2026, reaching a three-week low alongside rising oil prices as reports emerged of potential military confrontation between the US and Iran.

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the $81,000 level on October 8, 2026, marking its lowest price in nearly three weeks, according to Cointelegraph. The decline occurred alongside reports of potential military confrontation between the United States and Iran. Market concerns over these geopolitical tensions simultaneously pushed oil prices higher.