The virtual asset market started on a weak note on the morning of the 24th. Investor sentiment is contracting as geopolitical risks between the United States and Iran have intensified once again.

As volatility grows in the U.S. stock market and global financial markets, risk appetite has weakened, and major coins have also declined in tandem.

■ Major Coin Prices (based on CoinMarketCap, as of 10:01 a.m. on the 24th)

• Bitcoin (BTC): $64,910.53 (down 1.70% from 24 hours ago) • Ethereum (ETH): $1,869.42 (down 3.25%) • Ripple (XRP): $1.10 (down 3.00%) • Binance Coin (BNB): $567.42 (down 0.66%) • Solana (SOL): $75.75 (down 3.16%) • Hyperliquid (HYPE): $57.43 (down 3.29%) • Dogecoin (DOGE): fell 5.23%, recording the largest drop among major coins

Meanwhile, among the top-ranked assets by market capitalization excluding stablecoins, some showed limited declines. Tron (TRX) fell only 0.04% over 24 hours, and UNUS SED LEO also dropped 0.41%, showing a relatively stable trend.

■ Market Outlook… US-Iran Situation as the Key Variable for Short-Term Volatility

The market views geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran as a key variable that will dictate the short-term volatility of the virtual asset market going forward. With growing vigilance toward the situation in the Middle East, attention is also focused on changes in international oil prices and investment sentiment for global risk assets.

Investors are also keeping a close eye on macroeconomic variables such as U.S. stock market trends, the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate outlook, and whether the dollar will strengthen.

[This article is not an investment solicitation, and as virtual asset investments carry high volatility, investment decisions and responsibilities lie with the investor.]