Bitcoin holds near $81K as oil surge and geopolitical tensions rattle markets
AI summary
Bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500 on Friday after two days of high volatility, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Surging oil prices, driven by fears of escalating geopolitical tensions, rattled global markets and kept crypto sentiment subdued. Traders are watching whether the $81K area holds as macro risk-off pressure builds.
