Bitcoin Surges Past $72,000 as Middle East Conflict Rattles Stock Markets
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Bitcoin broke through the $72,000 mark on Friday, March 13, 2026, reaching a weekly high. This occurs at a time when stock markets are suffering from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel. The development raises the question of why Bitcoin behaves differently than traditional risk assets. Market Development Overview Bitcoin recorded a 2 percent increase since midnight UTC, outperforming US stock markets. While futures on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P
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