Operation “Rising Lion” struck at the heart of Iran around 3:00 a.m. local time, as Israeli fighter jets targeted nuclear sites, missile facilities, and key IRGC command bases. Explosions rocked Tehran. In response, Iran shut its airspace and braced for escalation.
🕊️ Israel Calls It Preemptive Defense
Netanyahu declared it a necessary step against a looming nuclear threat. Meanwhile, the U.S. distanced itself but started pulling diplomatic staff from the region.
🌍 Global Shockwaves Begin
Markets reacted instantly:
🛢️ Oil: Brent spiked +6%, crossing $75
🪙 Gold: Hit $3,425 — a new safe-haven peak
📉 Crypto: Blood on the blockchain
Bitcoin plunged to $102.5K after an early spike
Ethereum, Solana & majors dropped 10–15%
Billions evaporated in hours
💸 Why Crypto Tanked:
Risk-Off Mode: Investors fled to cash, gold, and bonds
Cyber & Regulatory Fears: Rising fears of digital infrastructure attacks and tighter global controls
🔁 Stablecoins Spiked — USDT demand soared, exchanges like Binance saw traffic surges and brief pricing anomalies.
⚠️ What’s Next?
Iranian forces are mobilizing. The world waits. Will this spiral into broader conflict?
📉 Crypto Traders Beware:
BTC holding above $100K is critical
Stablecoins gaining flow = risk sentiment worsening
Watch gold and crude as crisis barometers
Next move? Eyes on Iran’s retaliation and NATO’s posture
🧠 Final Thought:
Digital assets aren’t immune. In a world on fire, even decentralized markets feel the heat. This crisis is just beginning — and crypto’s resilience is being tested like never before.
Stay alert. Stay liquid. Stay ahead.
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