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Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Steady, While Ethereum Dips Amid Middle East Oil Crisis: Analyst Says BTC Approaching ‘Potential Launchpad’ For Next Bull Cycle

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks extended their gains on Thursday as Israel says it’s “holding off” future strikes against Iran’s critical energy sites.

Bitcoin Consolidates After Correction

After a steep drop yesterday, Bitcoin stabilized in the $70,000 range, with trading volume staying low. Ethereum also settled around the $2,100 zone after pulling back from $2,300.

Bitcoin’s dominance stood at just over 58%, while Ethereum accounted for 10.7% of cryptocurrency market total capitalization.

Over $400 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours, predominantly long positions, according to Coinglass data.

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