Bitcoin fell below $65,000 to its lowest level in nine weeks amid continuing geopolitical tensions. Cointelegraph reported that additional U.S. and Iranian air strikes shook ceasefire talks, weighing on bitcoin. Coinglass data showed about 277,000 traders were liquidated in 24 hours, totaling about $1.83 billion, with more than 90 percent in long positions. Market participants cited leveraged liquidations, ETF outflows and a break of technical support as key drivers.

The S&P 500 rose as high as 7,539.8 in intraday trade, setting another record, with strength led by technology shares. The Nasdaq also hit a new intraday high, while the Dow fell 216 points. Chip stocks, especially memory-related names, surged, led by Micron. Nvidia also supported gains after a price-target increase. Middle East developments, oil prices and rate expectations remained key intraday variables.