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Bitcoin

Geopolitical de-escalation aligns with a broader pattern of risk-off macro conditions where crypto has decoupled from traditional safe havens. Unlike 2022's Ukraine conflict, current extreme fear (20% index) stems from Fed policy expectations and liquidity crunches, making Middle East developments a secondary catalyst at best. This highlights crypto's evolving role as a macro-sensitive asset rather than pure geopolitical hedge.

William Roebuck, former US Ambassador to Bahrain, stated that the US-Iran conflict is moving into a new stage toward a diplomatic track to halt the war.

Former US Ambassador to Bahrain: Iran Conflict Moving to Diplomatic Track

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