Leading cryptocurrencies plunged Sunday as geopolitical tensions soared in the Middle East following Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel. What Happened: After moving sideways in the $60,000 zone for most of the weekend, Bitcoin began to retrace late in the afternoon. The leading cryptocurrency slipped below $59,000 as Hezbollah rained missiles on Israel after days of warnings and speculations over an imminent attack. The second-largest cryptocurrency,Ethereum, also dipped below $2,600, though its pullback was less severe. In the past 24 hours, 62,754 traders were liquidated, with the total li…
