Bitcoin climbed Tuesday but stalled below $70,000, a level it hasn't breached since late January. Geopolitical tensions over a potential U.S.-Iran conflict kept risk appetite fragile, limiting the cryptocurrency's rebound. The world's largest crypto remained trapped within a $60,000-$70,000 trading range for much of February, nursing a steep 40% year-to-date loss from its October peak. Bitcoin's 22% decline in 2026 highlights persistent weakness despite a modest Tuesday gain. Corporate buyer Strategy's recent purchases offered little immediate support, underscoring lingering investor skepticism.