Bitcoin falls below $78,000 as Trump orders naval strike

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 after climbing near $80,000 as geopolitical escalation and renewed military orders increased market uncertainty. The article links the drop to President Trump ordering the U.S. Navy to strike vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and to intensified mine‑clearing operations, while oil jumped back to triple‑digit levels — heightening risk sentiment across both crypto and energy markets. Analysts and traders are bracing for volatile moves into the weekend as diplomatic talks and potential ceasefire terms remain unresolved; any sudden military or diplomatic shift could trigger sharper reactions in BTC and traditional assets.