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Bitcoin dips under 81000 after Trump rejects Iran peace bid as institutions keep buying
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
ETF inflows rise even as price slips again
Bitcoin briefly surged above $82,000 before slipping below $81,000 amid rising geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal. Even with the volatility, BTC reportedly held key support levels as institutional investors continued accumulating. ETF inflows and steady institutional demand pointed to underlying support, while altcoins saw mixed moves.
- Bitcoin fell below $81,000 after a short push past $82,000
- Trump’s rejection of an Iran peace proposal fueled geopolitical risk
- Institutional buying and ETF inflows signalled steady demand
- Altcoins moved mixed as some gained while others declined
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