The Hormuz Strait — a narrow maritime route between Iran and Oman, only 33 km wide, but one-third of all maritime oil in the world passes through it. This is the main transport "pipeline" for oil from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar.
If Iran closes this strait, a huge portion of oil will physically be unable to reach the global market, causing a global energy shock. Hormuz is like the neck of the global economy: if it gets squeezed — choking will begin.
How oil, the dollar, war, and Bitcoin intertwine 💣💵₿
🛢️ Oil — a key resource. Without it, factories, logistics, planes, and even food production do not function (fertilizers and machinery — all from oil).
💵 Dollar — most oil in the world is traded for dollars, so rising oil prices strengthen the dollar but also inflate global inflation.
⚔️ War — any military escalation in the Middle East causes fear, flight from risky assets, and market declines.
₿ Bitcoin — more and more investors see it as a "safe asset," especially amid geopolitical and financial turmoil. It is becoming an alternative to gold, especially for the younger generation.
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What to expect in the coming weeks — and how to prepare 🧭📈
🌪️ Possible scenarios include:
Strikes on the region's oil infrastructure (as happened in 2019)
Retaliatory attacks from Israel and allies
Closure of Hormuz or its mining — even temporarily
Rising prices for oil, gold, gas, food
Panic in the markets and cryptocurrency spikes
🛡️ How to prepare:
1. Keep up with the news — especially from the Persian Gulf
2. Diversify savings: part in dollars, part in reliable assets (gold, crypto, commodity ETFs)
3. Be prepared for volatility and price spikes
4. Don’t panic — act consciously and with a cool head ❄️🧠
