Impact of Global Conflicts on Bitcoin Prices

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AtomicLedgerFull Member
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#1Mar 18, 2019, 03:06 AM
I don’t think the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia hurt Bitcoin at all. We hit some ATH despite it. The Middle East tensions haven’t really devalued it either. If there’s conflict with Iran, I doubt it will change much.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#2Mar 18, 2019, 05:52 AM
I expect oil prices to shoot up, but how that impacts the global economy is a bit unclear. Iran’s parliament is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz, but their leaders still need to decide. That’s a risky game.
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lynx2021Member
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#3Mar 18, 2019, 06:27 AM
Tensions between Israel and Iran are already shaking things up. Bitcoin’s been falling back lately, and if Iran closes the strait, the economy will feel it hard. Crypto, gold, everything will react.
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0xRocketMember
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#4Mar 19, 2019, 12:24 AM
This whole thing is getting intense. If Iran ignores UN sea laws and goes ahead with blocking maritime routes, that’s a huge issue. They control a big part of the Hormuz Strait, which is key for oil trade.
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0xVectorFull Member
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#5Mar 19, 2019, 05:01 PM
Yeah, if that happens, it’ll definitely rattle the markets, including crypto. But for now, we’re just hearing rumors. Fingers crossed it cools down soon.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#6Mar 19, 2019, 07:55 PM
When global tensions rise, it generally affects Bitcoin negatively. People fear investing during chaos and focus on survival instead. That makes them hesitant to put money into Bitcoin.
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#7Mar 19, 2019, 09:22 PM
Rising oil prices will hit economies hard. Everything from production to transportation relies on oil. Higher oil prices mean inflation, which slows down the economy. That’s why Bitcoin dropped when the Ukraine conflict started.
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jake.altSenior Member
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#8Mar 19, 2019, 09:58 PM
Bitcoin’s down for now, but I’m not worried. It’s still floating around $100k. People might scoop it up as a hedge against inflation or chaos. Plus, nearby countries depend on that strait too.
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ColdBitNewbie
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#9Mar 19, 2019, 11:47 PM
We've had wars impact economies before, but Bitcoin still managed to rise afterward. If Iran really shuts down the Strait, that could cut oil supply, affecting prices everywhere.
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samlaserFull Member
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#10Mar 21, 2019, 05:30 AM
War’s effects on Bitcoin will be short-term. Governments printing cash to fund wars leads to inflation. Bitcoin could become a safe haven again, pushing its price up.
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lonehashFull Member
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#11Mar 21, 2019, 07:32 AM
It’s more than just rumors. The Middle East conflict is causing chaos in the markets. If the Strait of Hormuz closes, we’ll see panic all around, including in crypto. Bitcoin dropped below $100k yesterday, but it bounced back today.
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#12Mar 21, 2019, 08:31 AM
If Iran shuts the Strait down, that’s a global economic disaster. It’s a major oil supply route, and disrupting it means serious consequences for the global economy.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#13Mar 22, 2019, 08:40 PM
You’re right. Fuel price hikes lead to inflation, and that impacts everything. I believe Bitcoin will just dip briefly before rising again.
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#14Mar 22, 2019, 09:57 PM
Iran’s approach is interesting; many thought they’d retaliate immediately. Closing the Strait means more nations get involved. It’s a complex web.
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0xHashMember
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#15Mar 23, 2019, 01:47 AM
This might impact Bitcoin, but only a little. Any market reacts to sudden news, but Bitcoin has a way of bouncing back.
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alt_forkMember
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#16Mar 23, 2019, 03:50 AM
The closure of Strait of Hormuz will definitely spike inflation. Oil prices will soar, leading to higher costs across the board.
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CalmS4tFull Member
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#17Mar 23, 2019, 09:44 AM
Wars usually pull Bitcoin down, like what happened with Russia and Ukraine. Still, Bitcoin eventually finds its way back up. Now seems like a good time to buy.
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0xMoonMember
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#18Mar 23, 2019, 10:22 AM
In my country, oil prices are rising, which means commodities will follow suit. But didn’t Bitcoin jump during previous conflicts? It’s hard to say if war always impacts it negatively.
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mr_satoshiFull Member
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#19Mar 25, 2019, 06:50 AM
The current Israel-Iran conflict is affecting Bitcoin, but I bet it’ll bounce back stronger. Wars impact economies, and Bitcoin isn’t immune to that.
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AtomicLedgerFull Member
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#20Mar 26, 2019, 08:42 AM
US is getting diplomatic with China to keep the Strait open. Meanwhile, Iran’s been active. But news about a ceasefire between Israel and Iran might change the game for Bitcoin.
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