2026-10-16 16:07:46
BTC fell 0.29% in 15 min: U.S.-Iran geopolitical risks and Fed rate hike expectations combine to weigh on prices
From 15:00 to 16:00 (UTC) on October 16, 2026, BTC fell 0.29% over a 15-minute period, trading between 81499.3 and 81978.5 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.58%. Market activity was subdued, with low trading volume, and prices declined gradually with low volatility rather than amid panic selling. The main drivers of this move were escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions and shifting policy expectations amid the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle. Iran’s president warned that the war involving the US and Israel