US stock futures tumbled Friday, with Dow dropping 200 points, pressured by rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance, and Middle East conflict. Gold rebounded but silver fell. Global markets are cautious. Analysis of 5 key factors and their impact on cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoin dropped from $79,500 to $77,201 on April 23, marking its first daily loss in days. The 1.2% decline erased nearly $10B in market cap amid escalating economic warfare in the Strait of Hormuz. Liquidations hit $218M, primarily affecting long positions.