币界网报道：Bitcoin plunged over 10% to briefly dip below $60,000 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, marking its steepest single-day drop since March 2023. The cryptocurrency's price tumbled from around $67,000 to as low as $59,900 before partially recovering to $60,300, with analysts attributing the sell-off to risk aversion following Iran's missile strikes on Israel. The broader crypto market followed suit, with Ethereum falling 12% to $2,900 and altcoins experiencing even steeper declines. Market observers noted liquidations exceeding $800 million in leveraged positions within 24 hours, while some traders suggested the pullback could present a buying opportunity given Bitcoin's upcoming halving event in April. Traditional markets also saw volatility, with gold prices surging to record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets.