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Bitcoin price dropped below the $70,000 level as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and digital assets lower. At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $67,757, down 0.44% in the last hour and 1.66% over 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. The decline comes as analysts flag technical risks, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded significant outflows during the same period. Analysts Flag Bitcoin Price Risks as Middle East Tensions Drive Volatility Analysts now warn that the Bitcoin price could face deeper declines if key technical levels fail. Their outlook follows rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States. According to analyst Captain Faibik on X, Bitcoin shows a bearish flag formation on the eight-hour timeframe. He explained that a confirmed breakdown could push the Bitcoin price toward a $55,000 target.  The analyst advised the market to wait for a clear downside breakout before entering short positions. However, Ted Pillows offered a more cautious view of current price conditions. He noted that Bitcoin recently dropped below the $68,000 level during rising macroeconomic pressure.  He noted that oil prices have surged amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Historically, higher inflation from energy price spikes tends to weaken risk-on assets such as cryptocurrencies. Because of this, Pillows said Bitcoin must reclaim the $70,000 level soon.  Otherwise, the Bitcoin price could revisit the $65,000 to $66,000 support zone before a reversal attempt. The geopolitical pressure also intensified after reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” As CoinGape reported, those comments have led to additional selling pressure. Bitcoin ETFs Record Outflows  Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs experienced notable capital outflows, adding pressure to the market. As per SosoValue data, investors pulled $348.83 million from Bitcoin spot ETFs on March 6. Source: SosoValue Fidelity’s FBTC recorded the…

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