Tagged: geopolitics
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BitcoinIran Just Put Bitcoin on the Hormuz Strait Toll Booth
Iran is demanding Bitcoin payment from oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The world's most critical energy chokepoint is now a live proof-of-concept for censorship-resistant money.
MacroTrump's Iran War Is Crushing Bitcoin - But History Says Wars Are Buying Opportunities
Bitcoin has lost 45% since its October high, with the Iran war accelerating the selloff. But every major armed conflict since Bitcoin's inception has produced a generational buying window - usually within 60 days of the first shots.
MacroGold at $3,200 and Bitcoin at $69K: Why the Divergence Matters
Gold hit an all-time high above $3,200 in Q1 2026 while Bitcoin fell 27% from $94K to $69K. Both are supposed to be 'hard money.' The divergence reveals what the market actually believes Bitcoin is - and isn't - in a crisis.
MacroQ1 2026 Macro Scorecard: The Liquidity Pivot Nobody Expected
Q1 2026: a Fed that refused to cut, a dollar that refused to weaken, and a global liquidity expansion that refused to wait for either. The quarter in full.
MacroIran Ceasefire, Crashing Oil, and a Bitcoin Rally Built on Sand
Ceasefire rumors sent oil below $100 and Bitcoin above $71K in hours. But Iran denies talks, derivatives show thin conviction. Relief rally or trap?
MacroTrump's Iran Ultimatum: $112 Oil and Bitcoin's Risk-Asset Reality
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum. Oil spiked above $112, Bitcoin fell to $68K. The 89% S&P correlation confirmed: BTC is a risk asset.