地缘政治担忧加剧，加密货币市场崩溃

由于伊朗空军基地附近的紧张局势引发地缘政治担忧，全球加密货币市场经历了下滑。截至周五上午，旗舰数字资产比特币在新加坡跌幅超过 5%，跌至 60,300 美元。这种谨慎情绪也影响了其他代币，导致加密货币领域普遍回调。

Cryptocurrency Markets Plummet Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

地缘政治紧张局势升级，加密货币市场暴跌

Singapore, April 18, 2024 - The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a sharp decline, with Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing a steep drop of over 5% to $60,300 as of 10:25 a.m. local time. This sudden plunge comes amidst heightened geopolitical risks, overshadowing the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

新加坡，2024 年 4 月 18 日 - 加密货币市场大幅下跌，截至当地时间上午 10:25，比特币 (BTC) 暴跌超过 5%，至 60,300 美元。这次突然暴跌是在地缘政治风险加剧的情况下发生的，给即将到来的比特币减半事件蒙上阴影。

The surge in caution among global investors, fueled by reports of explosions near an Iranian air base, has taken its toll on the cryptocurrency market. Traders have become spooked by the potential for escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, leading to a sell-off of riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies.

伊朗空军基地附近发生爆炸的报道加剧了全球投资者的谨慎态度，这对加密货币市场造成了影响。交易员对伊朗和美国之间紧张局势升级的可能性感到震惊，导致包括加密货币在内的高风险资产被抛售。

"The geopolitical risks have overshadowed the upcoming halving, which was previously expected to provide a boost to Bitcoin's price," said Suvashree Ghosh, a cryptocurrency analyst at Bloomberg. "Traders are now more focused on the potential for further market volatility and are hesitant to take on additional risk."

彭博社加密货币分析师 Suvashree Ghosh 表示：“地缘政治风险掩盖了即将到来的减半，此前预计减半将提振比特币价格。” “交易员现在更加关注市场进一步波动的可能性，并且不愿承担额外的风险。”

The Bitcoin halving, scheduled for May 2024, is a highly anticipated event that occurs roughly every four years. It involves a 50% reduction in the issuance rate of new Bitcoins, which has historically led to price increases. However, the current market conditions have dampened expectations for a significant price surge after the halving.

比特币减半计划于 2024 年 5 月举行，是一个备受期待的事件，大约每四年发生一次。它涉及新比特币发行率降低 50%，这在历史上曾导致价格上涨。然而，当前的市场状况削弱了减半后价格大幅上涨的预期。

"The geopolitical situation is creating a lot of uncertainty, and investors are not willing to bet on a sustained rally in Bitcoin until there is more clarity," added Ghosh. "We may see continued volatility in the short term, with investors closely monitoring the situation in Iran and its potential impact on global markets."

Ghosh 补充道：“地缘政治局势正在造成很多不确定性，在情况更加明朗之前，投资者不愿意押注比特币持续上涨。” “短期内我们可能会看到持续的波动，投资者密切关注伊朗局势及其对全球市场的潜在影响。”

Other cryptocurrencies have also been affected by the market downturn, with Ethereum (ETH) falling over 4% and Litecoin (LTC) shedding more than 6%. Market participants are closely monitoring developments in Iran and the broader geopolitical landscape, as continued tensions could further weigh on cryptocurrency prices.

其他加密货币也受到市场低迷的影响，以太坊（ETH）跌幅超过 4%，莱特币（LTC）跌幅超过 6%。市场参与者正在密切关注伊朗的事态发展和更广泛的地缘政治格局，因为持续的紧张局势可能会进一步打压加密货币价格。