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BTC falls 0.41% in 15 min: Escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of Fed rate hikes combine to pressure the market

From 16:45 to 17:00 on October 8, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.41% over the 15-minute period, with a price range of 80,906.3 to 81,371.4 USDT and an amplitude of 0.57%. At the time of analysis, BTC was trading at $81,318.4, down 2.56% over 24 hours, with an intraday low of $80,805. Market attention increased significantly as volatility intensified. The main driver of this move was the sharp escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Pentagon ordered U.S. Central Command to comple
BTC0.15%
BZ2.94%
GLDX-0.94%
PAXG-0.87%
XAU-0.92%
GateNews·10-08 17:13
BTC falls 0.41% in 15 min: Escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of Fed rate hikes combine to pressure the market

US Sanctions 17 Iranian Oil Vessels; Iran Halts Crude Operations

The US Treasury Department sanctioned 17 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals on Oct. 8. Iran halted both the loading and unloading of crude cargoes on its tankers in response to the US maritime blockade and sanctions, according to a US Treasury o
Bloomingbit·10-08 17:12
US Sanctions 17 Iranian Oil Vessels; Iran Halts Crude Operations

Oil Prices Supported by Gulf Storm Shutdowns and Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices found support from renewed supply concerns as Storm Isaias shut down Gulf of Mexico production and Strait of Hormuz tensions kept markets alert. Approximately 511,000 barrels per day of offshore crude output, representing 25.08% of production in the Gulf of Mexico, was shut down as
GAS3.34%
GateMacroTradfiHub·10-08 17:04
Oil Prices Supported by Gulf Storm Shutdowns and Hormuz Tensions