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Geopolitical risk in the Middle East has been a peripheral concern for crypto, often overshadowed by macro factors like Fed policy and regulatory news. However, any actual escalation could spike oil prices and dampen risk appetite, indirectly pressuring BTC. The analyst's view implies that for now, this tail risk is contained, aligning with the current extreme fear sentiment which already prices in macro headwinds.

Oppenheimer analyst states that Israeli PM Netanyahu has incentives to escalate tensions with Iran but is constrained by US President Trump.

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