Bitcoin climbed to $68,600 in early U.S. trading on Monday as economic data showed strong growth in February, with minimal impact from geopolitical tensions over the U.S. strikes against Iran.
Bitcoin surged to $68,600 on March 2, 2025, amid a U.S. stock market rebound following the U.S. strikes on Iran. The rise came despite heightened geopolitical tensions, bolstered by strong U.S. economic data showing accelerating growth in February. Crypto and equity markets displayed resilience, with Bitcoin gaining 2.3% over the past 24 hours. Notably, Circle's stock advanced 12%, and Strategy purchased 3,015 Bitcoin for $204.1 million last week.