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Crypto markets are currently driven by macro factors such as ETF flows and Fed policy, not geopolitical events. The settlement could indirectly affect oil prices and USD strength, which might influence risk appetite, but the sector has shown resilience to such headlines in the past. The market is in a greed phase with BTC up 21% over 7 days, suggesting a strong trend that may override isolated political developments.

The E1 settlement plan threatens Palestinian statehood and may politically benefit Israeli PM Netanyahu and far-right leaders before elections.

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Crypto markets are currently driven by macro factors (liquidity, ETF flows, Fed expectations) rather than Middle East geopolitics. However, any escalation that spooks global equities or oil markets could spill over into crypto as a risk asset. The E1 project is a long-term irritant in Israeli-Palestinian relations, but it rarely moves markets unless it leads to broader conflict.

Israel opened tenders for a settlement project in the E1 area east of Jerusalem.