# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Geopolitics

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Geopolitics", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

How to View the Divergence Between Gold and Oil Prices?

The article analyzes the divergence between gold and oil prices following the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war. While oil prices surged significantly, gold experienced a decline, contrary to expectations given its traditional role as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical crises. Gold serves three primary hedging functions: against geopolitical risk, inflation risk, and U.S. dollar risk. Since late 2023, gold had been in a strong bull market, rising from $1,800 to over $5,000, driven by simultaneous geopolitical tensions (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts), inflationary pressures, and a weakening dollar due to the Fed's premature rate cuts. However, after the U.S. "decapitation" strike on Iran, gold prices fell sharply. This was attributed to two main factors: a shift of capital from gold to oil, as investors repositioned portfolios to capitalize on rising oil prices, and a liquidity crisis in U.S. financial markets that forced large-scale sell-offs of gold—a highly liquid asset—to meet redemption demands. More critically, growing pessimism about a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict raised fears of sustained high oil prices, potential global economic disruption, and a possible reversal of Fed monetary policy (delayed cuts or even renewed hikes). This expectation of tighter policy caused gold’s dollar-related hedging function to reverse, overwhelming its geopolitical and inflation hedging roles and leading to a severe correction. Oil prices also experienced volatility. They initially spiked to nearly $120 per barrel post-strike, then fell by 30% on Trump’s hints of a quick resolution, but rebounded as market expectations corrected when the conflict persisted and the Strait of Hormuz remained threatened. The outlook for both commodities depends on the evolution of the U.S.-Iran conflict. If it becomes a prolonged war like Ukraine, gold may lack short-term value as monetary fears prevail, while oil and energy assets may benefit. A critical factor will be whether the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, which hinges on geopolitical decisions ahead.

marsbit03/23 02:20

How to View the Divergence Between Gold and Oil Prices?

marsbit03/23 02:20

Prediction Markets Take Center Stage, But Perp DEXs Quietly Profit from the US-Iran War

In late February 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East led to large-scale airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, causing significant volatility in global financial markets. While traditional markets were closed during the weekend, investors turned to on-chain platforms to trade assets like gold, oil, and silver. Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi saw a surge in activity, with war-related contracts driving record trading volumes. However, perpetual decentralized exchanges (perp DEXs), particularly Hyperliquid, also capitalized on the situation. Hyperliquid’s commodities contracts—including gold, oil, and silver—experienced unprecedented liquidity and trading volume, with silver contracts alone reaching over $3.5 billion in daily volume at their peak. The platform’s HIP-3 market, trade.xyz, saw weekend trading volumes hit all-time highs, attracting large institutional and high-net-worth users due to its transparency, lack of trading restrictions, and non-custodial nature. In contrast, centralized exchanges (CEXs), though also offering real-world asset (RWA) trading, lacked the same level of visibility and trust among sophisticated traders. Hyperliquid’s upcoming HIP-4 feature introduces outcome-based contracts for prediction and options-like products, further expanding its role as a platform for pricing uncertainty. The growth of perp DEXs reflects a broader trend toward 24/7, globally accessible financial markets, though regulatory challenges remain a potential risk.

marsbit03/20 03:16

Prediction Markets Take Center Stage, But Perp DEXs Quietly Profit from the US-Iran War

marsbit03/20 03:16

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