📉 After the attack by Israel on Iran, Bitcoin fell more than 2% and gold rose, casting doubt on the narrative of "digital gold."
📉 Immediate impact on cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin fell between 2% and 3%, dropping from around USD 105,000 to nearly USD 103,000 in one day.
Altcoins also suffered heavy losses: Ether fell 5–8%, XRP 5%, and Solana up to 10%.
In contrast, gold rose between 1% and 1.3%, reaffirming its role as a safe-haven asset.
This behavior shows that, in times of risk aversion, investors preferred traditional assets over cryptocurrencies.
🌍 In times of global tension, investors continue to prefer traditional assets like gold, the dollar, and bonds.
💬 Experts and analysis
Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of Bitcoin, pointed out that "investors are selling BTC and buying gold" after the attack, questioning whether Bitcoin can be considered a substitute for gold.
Some analysts argue that cryptocurrencies remain speculative assets that react negatively to geopolitical uncertainty.
There were opposing voices, such as the CIO of Tyr Capital, Ed Hindi, who stated that instability could accelerate the recognition of Bitcoin as a store of value.
Does that mean BTC remains a risky asset?
🤔 Do you think this is an opportunity to "buy the dip" or a warning sign?
📊 I'm paying attention to what comes next. How are you positioning yourself?
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