Bitcoin price today, June 18 -- Cryptocurrency Bitcoin prices declined in early trading on Thursday, June 18, slipping below the crucial $65,000 mark as investors reacted to a combination of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a more hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve.

The world's largest cryptocurrency fell $1,320.10, or 2%, to an intraday low of $64,512.2. The decline adds to an already challenging period for Bitcoin, which has lost 16% over the past month, 9% over three months, 24% over six months and nearly 38% over the last year.

The latest round of selling came after the United States and Iran reached an interim agreement aimed at ending hostilities, restoring normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz...