地缘政治紧张局势加剧，比特币和加密货币暴跌

由于以色列导弹袭击伊朗的报道引发了避险情绪，加密货币周五大幅下跌。比特币跌破 60,000 美元，跌幅超过 5.5%，而以太币则跌破 3,000 美元。避险资产最初上涨，但后来随着袭击细节的曝光以及以色列的反应仍不清楚而回落。

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Plummet Amidst Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

地缘政治紧张局势加剧，比特币和加密货币暴跌

Los Angeles, April 19 - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant sell-off on Friday, with bitcoin dropping below the $60,000 threshold following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran.

洛杉矶，4 月 19 日 - 周五，加密货币市场经历了大幅抛售，在以色列导弹袭击伊朗的报道之后，比特币跌破 60,000 美元大关。

Triggered by heightened risk aversion, the plunge marked a reversal of fortune for the volatile digital asset, which had been hovering near record highs earlier in the week. The downward spiral was accompanied by a corresponding rise in the value of traditional safe havens such as gold and bonds.

由于避险情绪加剧，此次暴跌标志着这种波动性较大的数字资产的命运发生了逆转，该资产本周早些时候一直徘徊在历史高位附近。螺旋式下降伴随着黄金和债券等传统避险资产价值的相应上涨。

The catalyst for the sell-off emerged in the early hours of Friday, when Iranian media reported explosions on its soil. Initial reports indicated an Israeli attack, reminiscent of a similar incident involving Iran-backed drones targeting Israel just days prior.

抛售的催化剂出现在周五凌晨，当时伊朗媒体报道了其领土上发生的爆炸事件。最初的报告表明以色列发动了袭击，这让人想起几天前伊朗支持的无人机针对以色列发生的类似事件。

Despite conflicting reports from Iranian officials claiming that air defense systems had intercepted the drones, the mere suggestion of escalating tensions between the two Middle Eastern adversaries sparked widespread concern among investors.

尽管伊朗官员声称防空系统拦截了无人机的报道相互矛盾，但仅仅是这两个中东对手之间紧张局势升级的暗示就引发了投资者的广泛担忧。

As the situation unfolded, the value of bitcoin plunged over 5.5% during the Asian trading session, sinking below $60,000 to a low of $59,961. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, followed suit, tumbling below the $3,000 mark to trade at $2,895.

随着事态的发展，比特币的价值在亚洲交易时段暴跌超过 5.5%，跌破 60,000 美元，跌至 59,961 美元的低点。第二大加密货币以太坊也紧随其后，跌破 3,000 美元大关，交易价格为 2,895 美元。

Safe haven assets, such as gold and US Treasury bonds, experienced a surge in demand amidst the heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with investors seeking refuge in more stable investments. By 0600 GMT, as more details of the incident emerged, the initial gains in safe havens began to moderate.

在地缘政治不确定性加剧的情况下，黄金和美国国债等避险资产的需求激增，投资者寻求更稳定的投资避险。到格林威治标准时间 0600 点，随着该事件的更多细节浮出水面，避险资产最初的涨幅开始放缓。

Moh Siong Sim, a currency strategist at Bank of Singapore, attributed the market's flight to safety to the evolving situation in Iran. "We're still in a position where we know something has happened, but we need to gauge the potential for retaliation," Sim stated.

新加坡银行货币策略师Moh Siong Sim将市场转向避险资产的原因归咎于伊朗局势的演变。西姆表示：“我们仍然知道发生了一些事情，但我们需要评估报复的可能性。”

Despite recovering slightly to around $62,300 by midday, bitcoin remained down approximately 2% on the day, while Ethereum regained the $3,000 level. The sell-off occurred just hours before a significant technical event known as "halving," which involves a reduction in the rate at which new bitcoins are produced.

尽管到中午小幅回升至 62,300 美元左右，但当天比特币仍下跌约 2%，而以太坊则重新回到 3,000 美元的水平。这次抛售发生在被称为“减半”的重大技术事件发生前几个小时，“减半”涉及新比特币生产速度的降低。

The halving is expected to reduce the supply of new bitcoins entering the market, potentially contributing to upward price pressure in the long term. However, the geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Iran-Israel conflict have overshadowed the potential impact of the halving in the short term.

预计减半将减少进入市场的新比特币供应，从长远来看可能会导致价格上涨压力。然而，围绕伊朗和以色列冲突的地缘政治不确定性掩盖了减半的短期潜在影响。

Investors are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, awaiting further developments that could impact market sentiment and the trajectory of cryptocurrency prices. Amidst the heightened volatility, analysts advise investors to exercise caution and consider the risks associated with investing in digital assets, particularly during periods of geopolitical instability.

投资者正在密切关注伊朗局势，等待可能影响市场情绪和加密货币价格走势的进一步事态发展。在波动性加剧的情况下，分析师建议投资者谨慎行事，并考虑投资数字资产的相关风险，尤其是在地缘政治不稳定时期。

• Reuters

路透社