#IsraelIranConflict #IsraelIranConflict and its direct impact on #Bitcoin ($BTC) and #Ethereum ($ETH) 🌍💥
The escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has reverberated in the markets, including crypto. Here’s the breakdown:
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🧨 Geopolitical context
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, hitting sites related to nuclear energy and missiles. This triggered a global risk reaction.
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📊 Crypto market reaction
1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Drop of up to ~3% in 24 hours, with a price close to $103,000.
More than $427M in BTC long positions were liquidated.
Although it suffered a sharp decline, historically it has recovered in similar crises, outperforming assets like gold over a 45-60 day horizon.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
Losses of between 7% and 10% in the last 24 hours, hitting lows of ~$2,480–2,500.
It attracted greater selling pressure due to its more speculative nature and exposure in derivatives.
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⚖️ Safe haven vs risk
Contrary to expectations, investors turned to the dollar, gold, and bonds, not crypto.
Experts like Peter Schiff question the narrative of BTC as “digital gold” after this drop.
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💡 Key points for investors
1. High volatility: BTC and ETH react strongly to geopolitical events.
2. Bitcoin leads recovery: Historically, BTC outperforms gold and traditional markets after unexpected shocks.
3. Ethereum more sensitive: Its role in DeFi/NFT makes it more prone to quick sell-offs.
4. Critical liquidity in derivatives: Over $1,000M in liquidations in the crypto market.
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🧠 Final reflection
This episode tests the narrative of BTC as a safe haven. Although it fell sharply, it also changes its investment strategy. Is it time to accumulate or to protect oneself? 🤔
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💬 Questions to generate debate:
Would you invest in BTC/ETH at this point or would you wait for consolidation?
Do you think the recovery will be quick, like in previous crises?$BTC $ETH
