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Latest Middle East news, analysis, and market insights. 1 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.
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Why is Gold Down Today? Bitcoin Becomes Worst-Performing Asset Amid Middle East Crisis
Brent crude oil surges to $106 per barrel, while gold trades at $4,450 per ounce, leaving Bitcoin trapped below $70,000 as geopolitical tensions expose the 'digital gold' narrative's limits.
26 Mar 2026
2 min read