Bitcoin

With the Fear & Greed index at 27 (extreme fear) and BTC down 3.26% weekly, the market is already fragile. A prolonged UK leadership crisis could amplify risk-off sentiment, but the direct crypto impact is limited as UK-specific crypto regulation is not in focus. However, second-order effects via currency markets and global risk appetite may emerge.

Potential leadership challengers are positioning themselves as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's allies warn that a contest would cause government paralysis.