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While geographically isolated, such events can trigger broader societal anxiety, which historically correlates with decreased risk appetite across all asset classes, including crypto. In a market already pricing high BTC dominance and altcoin underperformance, any additional fear factor may reinforce the flight to perceived safety (e.g., Bitcoin over altcoins, or even cash). The lack of direct crypto ties means the impact is purely psychological and indirect, but in a fragile market, sentiment can be a self-fulfilling catalyst.

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