Bitcoin Drops After Trump Calls Iran’s Leader ‘Easy Target’

The crypto market faced sudden volatility after U.S. President Donald Trump made a direct threat toward Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him an “easy target” — a statement that spooked investors and rattled markets.

“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding… He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

This comes amid escalating military actions between Israel and Iran, including drone and missile attacks, leading to broader geopolitical instability.

📉 Market Reaction: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Drop

Following the post:

Bitcoin (BTC) fell from $104,310 to $103,553 within an hour
It later recovered slightly to $105,450, per CoinMarketCap
Ether (ETH) dropped 1.3% to $2,462
XRP also declined 1.3% to $2.14

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped 16 points, moving from “Greed” to “Neutral” — the sharpest daily sentiment shift in nearly two weeks.

📊 Can Bitcoin Hold $100,000?

The $100,000 level has become a psychological battleground:

Bearish outlook:
Analyst Doctor Profit predicts BTC could fall to $93,000 in the short term, alongside a 7–10% drop in the S&P 500.
Bullish view:
Trader Jelle remains confident, noting the structured price action above $100K as a sign of sustainable growth.
Bitfinex analysts caution BTC must hold $102,000 to avoid further decline.

🧠 Market Memory: Trump’s Impact on Crypto

This isn’t Trump’s first macro shakeup for crypto:

Feb 2, 2025: Bitcoin fell below $100K after Trump signed new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico.
Nov 2024: Bitcoin surged past $100K for the first time just one month after Trump’s election victory.