地緣政治緊張局勢加劇，比特幣和加密貨幣暴跌

由於以色列飛彈襲擊伊朗的報導引發了避險情緒，加密貨幣週五大幅下跌。比特幣跌破 6 萬美元，跌幅超過 5.5%，而以太幣則跌破 3,000 美元。避險資產最初上漲，但後來隨著襲擊細節的曝光以及以色列的反應仍不清楚而回落。

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Plummet Amidst Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

地緣政治緊張局勢加劇，比特幣和加密貨幣暴跌

Los Angeles, April 19 - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant sell-off on Friday, with bitcoin dropping below the $60,000 threshold following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran.

洛杉磯，4 月 19 日 - 週五，加密貨幣市場經歷了大幅拋售，在以色列飛彈襲擊伊朗的報導之後，比特幣跌破 60,000 美元大關。

Triggered by heightened risk aversion, the plunge marked a reversal of fortune for the volatile digital asset, which had been hovering near record highs earlier in the week. The downward spiral was accompanied by a corresponding rise in the value of traditional safe havens such as gold and bonds.

由於避險情緒加劇，這次暴跌標誌著這種波動性較大的數位資產的命運發生了逆轉，該資產本週早些時候一直徘徊在歷史高點附近。螺旋式下降伴隨著黃金和債券等傳統避險資產價值的相應上漲。

The catalyst for the sell-off emerged in the early hours of Friday, when Iranian media reported explosions on its soil. Initial reports indicated an Israeli attack, reminiscent of a similar incident involving Iran-backed drones targeting Israel just days prior.

拋售的催化劑出現在周五凌晨，當時伊朗媒體報導了其領土上發生的爆炸事件。最初的報告顯示以色列發動了攻擊，這讓人想起幾天前伊朗支持的無人機針對以色列發生的類似事件。

Despite conflicting reports from Iranian officials claiming that air defense systems had intercepted the drones, the mere suggestion of escalating tensions between the two Middle Eastern adversaries sparked widespread concern among investors.

儘管伊朗官員聲稱防空系統攔截了無人機的報導相互矛盾，但僅僅是這兩個中東對手之間緊張局勢升級的暗示就引發了投資者的廣泛擔憂。

As the situation unfolded, the value of bitcoin plunged over 5.5% during the Asian trading session, sinking below $60,000 to a low of $59,961. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, followed suit, tumbling below the $3,000 mark to trade at $2,895.

隨著事態的發展，比特幣的價值在亞洲交易時段暴跌超過 5.5%，跌破 60,000 美元，跌至 59,961 美元的低點。第二大加密貨幣以太坊也緊隨其後，跌破 3,000 美元大關，交易價格為 2,895 美元。

Safe haven assets, such as gold and US Treasury bonds, experienced a surge in demand amidst the heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with investors seeking refuge in more stable investments. By 0600 GMT, as more details of the incident emerged, the initial gains in safe havens began to moderate.

在地緣政治不確定性加劇的情況下，黃金和美國國債等避險資產的需求激增，投資者尋求更穩定的投資避險。到格林威治標準時間 0600 點，隨著事件的更多細節浮出水面，避險資產最初的漲幅開始放緩。

Moh Siong Sim, a currency strategist at Bank of Singapore, attributed the market's flight to safety to the evolving situation in Iran. "We're still in a position where we know something has happened, but we need to gauge the potential for retaliation," Sim stated.

新加坡銀行貨幣策略師Moh Siong Sim將市場轉向避險資產的原因歸咎於伊朗局勢的演變。西姆表示：“我們仍然知道發生了一些事情，但我們需要評估報復的可能性。”

Despite recovering slightly to around $62,300 by midday, bitcoin remained down approximately 2% on the day, while Ethereum regained the $3,000 level. The sell-off occurred just hours before a significant technical event known as "halving," which involves a reduction in the rate at which new bitcoins are produced.

儘管到中午小幅回升至 62,300 美元左右，但當天比特幣仍下跌約 2%，而以太坊則重新回到 3,000 美元的水平。這次拋售發生在被稱為「減半」的重大技術事件發生前幾個小時，「減半」涉及新比特幣生產速度的降低。

The halving is expected to reduce the supply of new bitcoins entering the market, potentially contributing to upward price pressure in the long term. However, the geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Iran-Israel conflict have overshadowed the potential impact of the halving in the short term.

預計減半將減少進入市場的新比特幣供應，長期來看可能會導致價格上漲壓力。然而，圍繞伊朗和以色列衝突的地緣政治不確定性掩蓋了減半的短期潛在影響。

Investors are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, awaiting further developments that could impact market sentiment and the trajectory of cryptocurrency prices. Amidst the heightened volatility, analysts advise investors to exercise caution and consider the risks associated with investing in digital assets, particularly during periods of geopolitical instability.

投資者正在密切關注伊朗局勢，等待可能影響市場情緒和加密貨幣價格趨勢的進一步發展。在波動性加劇的情況下，分析師建議投資人謹慎行事，並考慮投資數位資產的相關風險，尤其是在地緣政治不穩定時期。

• Reuters

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