$BTC If the Israeli-Iranian conflict escalates - will it affect Bitcoin?

🔹 1️⃣ Is Bitcoin considered a "safe haven" or a risky asset?

Historically, Bitcoin's performance has been mixed during crises:

Some view Bitcoin as "digital gold" → a means to hedge against instability.

Others see it as a risky asset → a discounted sell in favor of cash, gold, or U.S. treasury bonds during panic periods.

✅ Example: In early 2022 (the escalation between Russia and Ukraine), Bitcoin's price initially fell as investors sought safe havens, but it rebounded as the crisis worsened and sanctions increased interest in decentralized assets.

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🔹 2️⃣ Market uncertainty = short-term volatility

Geopolitical shocks tend to cause:

🟥 Short-term sell-offs in high-risk assets (cryptocurrencies and stocks) as traders seek liquidity. 🟩 Long-term interest in Bitcoin if traditional financial systems appear weak or if inflation/oil prices rise.

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🔹 3️⃣ Sanctions, capital controls, and Bitcoin

If the conflict leads to:

🌐 Sanctions on Iran or entities in the Middle East

🛑 Restrictions on banking systems or the SWIFT system

💱 Currency instability in the region