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Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 as a broad crypto market sell-off triggered $329 million in liquidations across leveraged positions. Ethereum and major altcoins also declined amid geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, while analysts say traders remain cautious despite recent positive momentum in the cryptocurrency market.

A sharp decline in the Sensex over the last five sessions has dragged several large stocks lower. Ten companies from the BSE 200 index recorded losses in each of the past five trading sessions, reflecting broad based market weakness as benchmark indices slipped more than 4% during the period.

Bitcoin’s correlation with equities has climbed to its highest level this year as global volatility returns. The digital asset is increasingly moving in tandem with stocks rather than acting as a hedge, highlighting its growing sensitivity to broader risk sentiment amid geopolitical tensions, weak economic data and continued uncertainty around crypto regulation.

Oil prices surged as the Israel-US-Iran conflict entered its eighth day, pushing Brent close to $100 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prolonged tensions could add a geopolitical premium to crude, with some projections pointing to potential prices of $150 per barrel.

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Indian stock markets are experiencing a significant wealth hemorrhage, with investors losing Rs 19 lakh crore in market capitalization due to escalating US-Iran tensions and surging crude oil prices. The broad-based selloff has led to a 3,330-point plunge in the Sensex, raising concerns about a potential bear market.

Vedanta Ltd is set to raise approximately ₹3,000 crore through a domestic bond issuance early next week to refinance upcoming obligations and bolster liquidity. The three-year and five-year non-convertible debentures are expected to offer coupons around 8.75% and 9% respectively.

A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gulf halts ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has crossed $90 a barrel, gaining more than 25% this week.

Sebi has cleared IPOs for Bonbloc Technologies, Eastman Auto and Power, and Milestone Gears. The companies plan fresh equity and offers for sale, targeting NSE and BSE listings amid steady primary market activity.

PB Fintech shares witnessed block deals worth Rs 695 crore, with Goldman Sachs, mutual funds, and foreign investors acquiring shares from Tencent Cloud Europe, signaling sustained institutional interest in the company.