#IsraelIranConflict The Israel-Iran conflict has an immediate and potentially profound impact on the world of cryptocurrencies, both due to market sentiment and the global macroeconomic changes it generates. Here I explain the main effects:
💥 1. Increase in volatility in the crypto market
Geopolitical uncertainty causes investors to flee from risk assets.
Cryptocurrencies, especially altcoins, tend to suffer sharp declines during military conflicts.
For example: right after the attack, BTC briefly fell, while USDT and USDC gained volume as temporary safe havens.
🛢 2. Impact on oil prices → inflation → crypto
If the conflict affects oil supply in the Middle East (for example, blocking the Strait of Hormuz), crude prices will rise.
This would elevate global inflation, which:
Can lead to increases in interest rates (negative for risk assets like BTC).
But also, in the medium term, increases Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against weak monetary policies.
🏦 3. Greater distrust in banks and fiat currencies in the region
In nearby countries (such as Lebanon, Iraq, Syria) or even within Iran, people tend to turn to cryptos like BTC or stablecoins when their financial system is threatened.
This could increase local adoption of peer-to-peer cryptocurrencies and DeFi services.
🌐 4. Regulatory changes and digital surveillance
In wartime contexts, governments increase surveillance over money flows.
There may be pressure to regulate stablecoins and privacy tools (like mixers or Monero) more strictly if there are fears that Iran or its allies may use them to evade sanctions.
