Twice within the past week bitcoin prices have reacted strongly to escalating geopolitical tensions reinforcing its status as a safe-haven asset. Bitcoin Surges 10% on Iranian Missile Attack Over the past couple of hours, BTC has surged to reach a seven-week high of $8,450 according to Tradingview.com. The move has marked an almost 10% gain since its intraday low of $7,700 yesterday. Since the momentum began last Friday following the US airstrike in the MiddleRead More The post appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.