Will Bitcoin crash if oil prices hit $100 per barrel?

CoinTelegraph

by Nancy Lubale

March 2, 2026

Oil prices are rising amid the US-Iran conflict, but whether Bitcoin will suffer is up for debate, as history suggests a bullish BTC price outlook. Bitcoin (BTC) initially dropped before paring all losses, leaving market participants wondering what higher oil prices would mean for BTC price going forward. Key takeaways: Escalating Middle East conflict pushes oil to $79, putting Bitcoin at risk of a drop to $60,000 due to inflation shocks and delayed Fed rate cuts. Read more

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Originally published on CoinTelegraph on 3/2/2026