Bitcoin plunges to $78,704 amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and accelerating wholesale inflation. Analysts warn of Federal Reserve tightening.

U.S. PPI surged well above forecasts in April, reviving concerns that rising oil prices and Iran-related supply risks may feed another inflation wave.

April's Producer Price Index surged 1.4% MoM, nearly triple expectations, pushing rate hike odds to 39% and dragging Bitcoin below $80K.