The cryptocurrency market remains range-bound amid escalating tensions in Iran, according to QCP Capital analysis. Following a US attack on Iran, Bitcoin and Ethereum briefly dropped to $63,000 and $1,910, respectively, before recovering. The market saw $300 million in long liquidations, suggesting a recent easing in positioning. Bitcoin's role as a macro hedge appears to be shifting towards tokenized gold. Despite the geopolitical tensions, the options market showed only a mild reaction, with 1-day implied volatility spiking to 93% before settling. Traders continued to buy March-expiring Bitcoin call options with strike prices of $74,000 and $75,000, indicating expectations of a rebound after five months of declines. Analysts note that the Trump administration's indication of a four-week military action timeframe is currently being tolerated by the market, though caution remains as tensions persist.