Bitcoin

While not a direct crypto catalyst, this internal shake-up in a major geopolitical flashpoint adds to the narrative of global uncertainty. Markets are already pricing in fear (Fear & Greed at 29), and any escalation in Ukraine could further pressure risk-on assets like Bitcoin, especially if it leads to energy supply disruptions or shifts in Western aid. However, the dismissal itself is a symptom of ongoing tensions, not a new shock.

Ukrainian President Zelensky dismissed top army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of protests over the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.