{
  "id": 16071444,
  "title": "Bitcoin circles $81.5K ETF cost basis as Trump Iran comments send stocks lower",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/bitcoin-circles-81-5k-etf-cost-basis-as-trump-iran-comments-send",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:20:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cointelegraph",
    "slug": "cointelegraph",
    "url": "https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-circles-815k-etf-cost-basis-as-trump-iran-comments-send-stocks-lower"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a 3% decline in value, as US stocks faced pressure from President Donald Trump's comments on Iran's potential military action. BTC struggled to stay above $82,000 during Thursday's Wall Street opening, as Iran-related headlines resurfaced to undermine risk assets. BTC/USD dipped to $81,256 on Bitstamp, marking a 2.9% decrease for the day. Analysts at Bitfinex Alpha had previously predicted BTC/USD trading within a narrow range of $81,300 to $84,400 until the Federal Reserve's next meeting on October 28. Sustained demand for ETFs, coupled with stable leverage metrics, could propel BTC/USD above $84,400. However, macroeconomic headwinds and a close below $81,300 might trigger a move towards the October 15 low of $79,821, as indicated by the analysts.",
  "summary": "Bitcoin extended daily losses to 3% as US stocks came under pressure from President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran military action.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "France protests: Macron condemns 'stupid' comments from Trump, others as bond market pressure builds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/france-protests-macron-condemns-stupid-comments-from-trump-others-as",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:11:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}