# Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Weighs on Markets, Bitcoin Fluctuates Near $66,000 📉 April 3, 2026 — Ongoing uncertainty following the Middle East conflict continues to impact markets, with Bitcoin oscillating near the lower end of its trading range for over a month, and the entire cryptocurrency market trending lower. 📊 The largest market cap Bitcoin once dropped 3.6%, hitting $65,709, but the decline narrowed during the New York trading session. As of press time, Bitcoin is consolidating between $66,000 and $69,000. Ethereum's largest decline reached 5.9%, with Solana experiencing a similar drop. 💹 U.S. President Trump pledged on Wednesday to continue operations against Iran, with little sign of the Strait of Hormuz reopening in the short term. This triggered turbulence in energy markets and sparked a significant sell-off in crypto markets. However, Bitcoin's previous resilience against geopolitical shocks outperformed most assets, closing March up 2% from the previous month and ending a five-month losing streak. 📰 Currently, market demand remains weak, large holders are turning into net sellers due to lack of confidence, and the Bitcoin spot ETF listed in the U.S. saw a net redemption of $174 million on Wednesday. The future trend remains influenced by macroeconomic conditions. 📈$BTC