Bitcoin, ether little changed as U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies remained stable despite U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets. Markets appear to be treating the geopolitical escalation as a non-event, awaiting the opening of traditional oil and equity markets on Monday.
Why it matters
The muted reaction of crypto markets to geopolitical conflict suggests a shift in how digital assets are perceived as 'safe haven' or 'risk' assets compared to traditional commodities like oil.
Vessel-tracking data showed some traffic around the Strait of Hormuz in Asian morning hours Sunday, though movement through the chokepoint remained well below normal.
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