隨著中東緊張局勢加劇，加密貨幣市場暴跌

隨著以色列和伊朗之間的緊張局勢不斷升級，包括比特幣和以太幣在內的主要加密貨幣都出現了大幅下跌。比特幣暴跌 2.64% 至 60,726 美元，而以太幣跌破 3,000 美元，表明投資者在尋求更安全的資產以應對地緣政治動盪時出現避險情緒。

Cryptocurrencies Plunge Amidst Escalating Middle East Tensions

中東緊張局勢升級，加密貨幣暴跌

In the wake of reported Israeli missile strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory drone attacks by Iran on Israel, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant downturn, with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether experiencing sharp declines.

據報道，以色列對伊朗目標進行飛彈襲擊以及伊朗對以色列進行報復性無人機襲擊後，加密貨幣市場出現大幅下滑，比特幣和以太幣等主要加密貨幣都大幅下跌。

Bitcoin and Ether Lose Ground

比特幣和以太幣失勢

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has dropped by 2.64% to $60,726 in the past hour, while Ether has slipped below $3,000, marking a 3.6% loss. At the time of reporting, Ether's price stands at $2,925.

全球最大的加密貨幣比特幣在過去一小時內下跌 2.64% 至 60,726 美元，而以太幣則跌破 3,000 美元，跌幅為 3.6%。截至本報告發佈時，以太坊的價格為 2,925 美元。

Broader Crypto Market Sell-Off

更廣泛的加密貨幣市場拋售

The decline is not limited to Bitcoin and Ether; most other crypto tokens have also shed value, with many dropping by 3% or more in the past hour. This indicates that investors are seeking to exit what they perceive as risky investments.

下跌的不僅限於比特幣和以太幣；大多數其他加密代幣也貶值，其中許多在過去一小時內下跌了 3% 或更多。這表明投資者正在尋求退出他們認為有風險的投資。

Geopolitical Unrest Fuels Risk Aversion

地緣政治動盪加劇避險情緒

Rachael Lucas, Head of Marketing at BTC Markets, told The Block that ongoing geopolitical unrest could further fuel risk aversion in financial markets, leading to continued selling pressure on cryptocurrencies as investors seek safer assets. This could potentially overshadow the positive momentum that cryptocurrencies have experienced in the first quarter of the year.

BTC Markets 行銷主管 Rachael Lucas 告訴 The Block，持續的地緣政治動盪可能會進一步加劇金融市場的避險情緒，導致投資者尋求更安全的資產，從而導致加密貨幣面臨持續的拋售壓力。這可能會掩蓋加密貨幣在今年第一季經歷的積極勢頭。

Bitcoin as a Store of Value

比特幣作為價值儲存手段

However, Lucas also believes that if tensions in the region worsen, investors may turn to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as an alternative store of value.

然而，盧卡斯也認為，如果該地區的緊張局勢惡化，投資者可能會轉向比特幣和其他加密貨幣作為替代價值儲存手段。

Weekend Market Decline

週末市場下跌

The crypto market initially declined sharply over the weekend, along with other risk asset markets, after Israel reported that Iran had launched "dozens" of drone attacks on the country. Bitcoin experienced an 8% selloff, while Ethereum dropped by 9%.

在以色列通報伊朗對該國發動「數十次」無人機攻擊後，加密貨幣市場最初與其他風險資產市場一起大幅下跌。比特幣經歷了 8% 的拋售，而以太坊則下跌了 9%。

Israeli-Iranian Conflict Impacts Markets

以色列-伊朗衝突影響市場

On April 22, U.S. markets also declined amid broader concerns of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The reported drone strikes by Iran on Israel have heightened geopolitical uncertainty, causing a sell-off in riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies.

4 月 22 日，由於對以色列和伊朗之間緊張局勢升級的廣泛擔憂，美國市場也下跌。據報道，伊朗對以色列發動無人機攻擊，加劇了地緣政治的不確定性，導致包括加密貨幣在內的風險資產遭到拋售。

Volatility and Uncertainty

波動性和不確定性

The crypto market is known for its volatility, and the ongoing geopolitical events have introduced additional uncertainty into the market. Investors are closely monitoring the situation and assessing the potential impact on their investments.

加密貨幣市場以其波動性而聞名，持續不斷的地緣政治事件為市場帶來了額外的不確定性。投資者正在密切關注事態發展並評估對其投資的潛在影響。

Conclusion

結論

The sharp declines in Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies in the wake of the Middle East tensions highlight the sensitivity of the market to geopolitical events. While the long-term impact remains uncertain, investors are closely watching the developments and adjusting their strategies accordingly.

中東緊張局勢導致比特幣、以太幣和其他加密貨幣大幅下跌，凸顯了市場對地緣政治事件的敏感度。儘管長期影響仍不確定，但投資者正在密切關注事態發展並相應調整策略。