Bitcoin fell below $62,000 on June 11 (Thursday), with an intraday low of $61,524. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement on X on Wednesday, confirming that, based on President Trump’s order, the U.S. military began a new round of “self-defense strikes” against multiple targets within Iran at 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time, for the second consecutive day of direct military action following Tuesday’s airstrike against Iranian radar and air defense systems.
CENTCOM Confirms Action Details: Strikes Against Iran Starting June 10
Known information confirmed in CENTCOM’s official statement: the operation began at 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10; the action was characterized as a “self-defense strike”; the rationale was to respond to Iran’s “unprovoked and ongoing aggressive acts.” As of the time the statement was released, CENTCOM had not disclosed specific strike targets, the scale of the operation, or casualty figures.
Statements from various parties:
When Trump signed the “Security America Act” at the White House, he said: “Yesterday we hit them hard, and today we will hit them hard again.” Ebrahim Azizi, Chair of the National Security Committee of Iran’s Parliament, said on X: “This time, the war will not be limited to that region.”
As of the time of reporting, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not issued an official statement regarding the latest U.S. airstrike; Iran had also not acknowledged responsibility for the incident in which a previous U.S. Army Apache helicopter was shot down.
Market Data: Bitcoin, Oil, U.S. Stock Futures, and Gold
Based on market data confirmed for June 11:
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin’s intraday low was $61,524, falling below the $62,000 whole-dollar level.
Crude Oil: WTI crude oil futures rose nearly 2% to $89.72 per barrel; Brent crude rose about 1.3% to $92.74 per barrel.
U.S. Stock Futures: S&P 500 futures -0.4%; Nasdaq 100 futures -0.6%; Dow Jones Industrial Average futures -147 points (-0.3%).
Gold: Spot gold fell below $4,050 per ounce in early trading in the Asia session on June 11, down 0.51% on the day.
Bitcoin Market Indicators: OI $22 billion, Fear Index at 14
According to data confirmed by CryptoQuant and CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin open interest is around $22 billion, near the low point in 2026, reflecting a significant outflow of funds over the past several trading days. The crypto fear and greed index has fallen to 14 points, placing it in the “extreme fear” zone, below last week’s level and the reading from one month ago.
U.S. Inflation Backdrop: May CPI at 4.2%, with energy explaining a monthly increase of over 60%
The U.S. confirmed its year-over-year May CPI at 4.2%, above the 4.00% forecast, the highest since 2023. Gasoline prices rose by about 7%, and energy costs explained more than 60% of the May CPI monthly increase. Some oil tankers have reportedly been using unconventional routes to cross the Strait of Hormuz to avoid inspections.
Rystad Energy chief economist Claudio Galimberti previously said in his analysis that if the Middle East conflict continues to escalate and global inventories remain at low levels, there is an assessment that oil prices could rise to as high as $150 per barrel; the above is an evaluation by external analysts and is not confirmed data.
FAQ
What known differences are there between the U.S. strikes on June 10 and June 9?
On June 9 (Tuesday), the targets were Iranian radar and air defense systems; on June 10 (Wednesday), the specific targets, scale, and losses of the strikes had not yet been disclosed as of the time CENTCOM released its statement. Both actions were ordered by Trump and both were characterized as “self-defense strikes.”
What does Bitcoin OI near $22 billion indicate about market conditions?
Open interest (OI) measures the total number of outstanding long and short positions in the market. According to CryptoQuant data, $22 billion is near the low point in 2026, reflecting fund outflows over the past several trading days. This is a confirmed market metric; the future direction depends on market fund flows.
What is the relationship between the Strait of Hormuz situation, oil prices, and inflation?
WTI crude has risen to $89.72 per barrel, and Brent has risen to $92.74 per barrel. The U.S. confirmed May year-over-year CPI at 4.2%, and a 7% increase in gasoline explains more than 60% of the monthly inflation rise. The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil transportation, and some tankers have already switched to unconventional routes. Rystad Energy analysts’ $150 per barrel forecast is an external analysis assessment.
