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Cryptocurrency Markets React as US-Iran Tensions Intensify With Hormuz Blockade

Cryptocurrency Markets React as US-Iran Tensions Intensify With Hormuz Blockade

The US Navy's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is rattling global markets — and crypto is no exception. Bitcoin saw sharp intraday swings Tuesday as traders positioned for further escalation between Washington and Tehran. The move marks one of the fastest cross-asset reactions to the unfolding crisis, with digital-asset volumes spiking well above the 30-day average.

" Translation: "

Bllokada e Marinës Amerikane në Ngushticën e Hormuzit po trondit tregjet globale — dhe kripto nuk bën përjashtim. Bitcoin pa luhatje të mprehta brenda ditës të martën, ndërsa tregtarët u pozicionuan për përshkallëzim të mëtejshëm midis Uashingtonit dhe Teheranit. Lëvizja shënon një nga reagimet më të shpejta ndër-aktivesh ndaj krizës në zhvillim, me vëllimet e aseteve dixhitale që u rritën shumë mbi mesataren 30-ditore.

" Note: "US Navy" - I translated as "Marinës Amerikane" (American Navy) but could keep "US Navy". I think it's fine to translate. "Washington" and "Tehran" kept as proper names. "cross-asset" translated as "ndër-aktivesh". "spiking" -> "u rritën". Second paragraph: "

How traders are positioning

Crypto trading desks report a flood of activity since the blockade was announced. Spot and derivatives volumes jumped across major exchanges, driven largely by short-term plays on Bitcoin and a handful of altcoins. One European exchange saw its BTC/USD order book depth thin