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Bitcoin in the Flames of War: Reviewing Past Geopolitical Conflicts, Which Stage Is the Crypto Market In Now?

Bitcoin in the Crossfire: A Review of Geopolitical Conflicts and the Crypto Market's Current Phase The article examines Bitcoin's price behavior during four major geopolitical conflicts, analyzing its evolving role as a risk or safe-haven asset. Following a joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran in February 2026, Bitcoin plunged 6% in 45 minutes, erasing $128 billion from the crypto market. This initial panic sell-off was attributed to crypto's 24/7 market absorbing pressure while traditional markets were closed. The analysis compares this event to three past conflicts: * **Russia-Ukraine (2022):** An initial 8% crash was followed by a 27% surge within a month, driven by demand from citizens in both countries seeking financial alternatives. However, this geopolitical premium was later erased by macro bearish trends. * **Israel-Gaza (2023):** The market was largely indifferent, with Bitcoin falling only 0.3% on the first day. Its price was soon dominated by internal catalysts like ETF approval expectations, showing regional conflicts had minimal lasting impact. * **India-Pakistan (2025):** A brief, shallow dip was quickly reversed after a ceasefire was announced, leaving almost no trace on the Bitcoin chart. The article concludes that geopolitical events now leave only temporary marks on Bitcoin's price unless they fundamentally disrupt global macro conditions, particularly energy supplies and monetary policy. The key variable for the Iran conflict is the price of oil. If the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked and oil prices stabilize, the war's impact on Bitcoin is expected to fade quickly, following the historical pattern of sharp decline, rebound, and digestion. The current market is seen as being in the digestion phase.

Odaily星球日报03/17 06:21

Bitcoin in the Flames of War: Reviewing Past Geopolitical Conflicts, Which Stage Is the Crypto Market In Now?

Odaily星球日报03/17 06:21

Is The Altcoin Market Dead? Why These Cryptocurrencies Have Failed To Move

The altcoin market has been a source of deep frustration for investors, failing to experience a sustained breakout despite numerous analyst predictions. According to crypto analyst Sykodelic, this stagnation is not due to the asset class being finished, but because the necessary macro backdrop for altcoin expansion never materialized. Altcoins are highly dependent on excess liquidity, performing best when money is loose, economic activity is strong, and investors are willing to move beyond Bitcoin. Sykodelic's analysis compares the OTHERS index (tracking cryptocurrencies outside the top ten) with two macro indicators: Federal Reserve Net Liquidity and the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Historically, these three have moved in tandem. During the 2020/2021 cycle, all rose together, with the OTHERS index surging from below $100 billion to nearly $600 billion. However, in the current cycle, Fed Net Liquidity has oscillated without a clear trend, and the PMI spent 26 consecutive months in contraction until returning to expansion in January 2026. Consequently, the OTHERS index has chopped sideways. Now, conditions may be improving. Fed net liquidity appears to have bottomed and reversed upward, while the PMI has moved into expansion territory (registering 52.6% in January 2026). These changes could finally build the foundation for an altcoin season, with Sykodelic’s chart projecting a potential rise in the OTHERS index market cap to the $560 billion range.

bitcoinist03/17 02:02

Is The Altcoin Market Dead? Why These Cryptocurrencies Have Failed To Move

bitcoinist03/17 02:02

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