Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93

Bitcoin fell below $76,500 after U.S. strikes on Iran pushed energy markets higher and sent Treasury yields toward 4.8%. The cryptocurrency was down 1% since midnight, according to CoinDesk. Brent crude rose above $93, while the move in oil coincided with a rise in Treasury yields. The developments put bitcoin under pressure as markets reacted to the escalation involving Iran. WTI was also among the commodities linked to the market move, while bitcoin remained the key affected crypto asset. CoinDesk reported the market action on September 2, 2026. The update highlights simultaneous moves across digital assets, crude oil and U.S. government bonds, with bitcoin declining as Brent advanced and yields climbed. No further price levels or market outlook were provided in the source material.