US Weighs Indefinite Naval Blockade on Iran Amid Oil Shortfall

US Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Freezes $131M in Crypto Assets

Bitcoin

Geopolitical shocks have historically lifted crypto’s correlation with gold and the US dollar, while simultaneously suppressing altcoins due to a flight‑to‑BTC. With BTC dominance already above 60%, any risk‑off move will likely concentrate liquidity in Bitcoin and drain alt‑coin markets. The current fear index (26) and slightly bearish sentiment suggest the market is primed for a short‑term correction.

US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz continue, described as a test of wills