Bitcoin fell 0.8% to $68,525, slipping below $69,000 as Trump’s Iran deadline dampened risk appetite.
Oil prices rose above $110 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, boosting inflation concerns and USD safe‑haven demand.
Altcoins fell sharply, with Ethereum down 1.5% to $2,103.92, Cardano over 4% drop, and others losing 2‑3%.
US March CPI report expected later Friday could keep interest rates high, adding further headwind for Bitcoin.