Panic Sell: Bitcoin Dives Below $114K After Trump’s Nuclear Threat

2025-08-02 17:25:05

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Based on reports, US President Donald Trump ordered two US nuclear submarines to new positions after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump’s 10-day demand to end the Ukraine conflict. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “Words are very important and can often lead to unintended consequences.” The move pushed traders into a cautious mood, showing how a single post can shake global markets. Submarine Maneuvers Spook Traders Investors watched closely as the submarines moved closer t...

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