Bitcoin Gains as Altcoins Lose Momentum, Signaling a Risk-Off Rotation in Crypto
In crypto markets, Bitcoin rose on the week alongside Ethereum, while broader altcoin indicators reportedly fell sharply—suggesting capital rotation out of alternative coins and back into the largest assets.
Separately, Bitcoin adoption narratives resurfaced in Iran, where it is increasingly framed as a hedge against severe currency weakness and inflation pressures. The theme highlights how crypto usage can rise in regions facing financial instability—even as global investors treat crypto as a risk asset.