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Impact of Wars on the Cryptocurrency Market: Volatility and Opportunities

Wars and geopolitical conflicts strongly affect the cryptocurrency market through several main pathways:

1. **Sharp Volatility:**

Uncertainty causes **investors to flee** from risky assets (like stocks) towards "safe haven" assets (like gold or the dollar). Cryptocurrencies - especially Bitcoin - experience **violent fluctuations** during this period, between rises (as a form of hedging) or falls (due to mass selling).

2. **Changing Demand Patterns:**

In conflict zones, cryptocurrencies may be used as a **means to circumvent international financial sanctions** (like in the case of Russia), or as an alternative system for transfers when local banks collapse (Ukraine, Lebanon).

3. **Impact of Sanctions:**

Sanctions on certain countries (like Iran or North Korea) may lead to **increased reliance on cryptocurrencies** for cross-border transactions, despite strict government monitoring.

4. **Regulatory Pressure:**

Security concerns drive governments to **accelerate legislation to monitor cryptocurrencies** to prevent the financing of illicit activities, which may limit their freedom.

**Conclusion:**

Despite some claims that cryptocurrencies are a "safe haven," experiences (such as the invasion of Ukraine in 2022) show that they are **more susceptible to political shocks**. Their impact remains complex, combining **opportunities** (as an alternative financial system) and **risks** (as a target for speculation and regulation).