Published: Apr 19, 2024, 07:20 IST | Updated: Apr 19, 2024, 07:20 IST
Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran. Bitcoin slid more than 5.5% to $59,961 in the Asia session as the U.S. dollar rose broadly.