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Back to EpisodesWar's Toll: Crypto Markets Plummet
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Geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in Iran, are causing a downturn in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ether are experiencing significant drops, with other coins like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin also feeling the pressure. Traders on Polymarket are betting heavily on a ceasefire, while investors are selling off, leading to outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and a major Ether whale unloading five thousand ETH. Traditional markets are also affected, with Treasury yields rising and stock futures sinking to November lows. Experts attribute this to inflation fears driven by geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin may still lead crypto due to its scarcity and institutional appeal, but current market flows suggest otherwise. All eyes are on any ceasefire signals that could spark a market rebound.
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