Market Manipulation Amidst the Iran Conflict

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0xRav3nNewbie
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#1Jun 14, 2020, 01:51 AM
buying the dip… classic move 1. Peace talks 2. Open Hormuz 3. Market surges press sell button… 4. Iran pulls out 5. Close Hormuz 6. Market tanks rinse and repeat… too easy right? Anyone else see how world leaders profit from these market swings?
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probablynothingFull Member
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#2Jun 15, 2020, 05:02 AM
It’s been happening forever. They just used to keep it on the low.
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0xFarmFull Member
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#3Jun 15, 2020, 11:19 AM
FUD works wonders on the weak, no doubt. When bad news drops, they panic and sell off. Whales scoop up the cheap stuff and boom, scarcity drives the prices back up. Not sure if world leaders are directly involved in this manipulation for profit, but some insiders definitely are.
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im_falconNewbie
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#4Jun 16, 2020, 09:45 PM
The manipulation is real, and knowing that helps. Investors will catch on and learn not to react so crazily. Soon we’ll see less volatility in response to these ‘crises’.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#5Jun 16, 2020, 10:45 PM
Yeah, it’s wild to think about how wars can be so profitable. This isn’t just about arms deals anymore, it's all about market control. They just need to lift the blockade, get a peace deal done, and everyone benefits.
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#6Jun 18, 2020, 06:24 AM
I saw this Iranian leader on Twitter who called out the market manipulation by Trump and others. Ever since he got back in office, his wealth skyrocketed. This whole war is like a cash cow for him and his family businesses.
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MadNovaHero Member
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#7Jun 18, 2020, 11:58 AM
Feels like we’re back to last year’s tariff drama. Now it’s all about the Iran situation. Tariffs lost their punch, and the market’s just become numb to these wars, like with Ukraine.
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cipher42Member
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#8Jun 18, 2020, 03:18 PM
History shows this isn’t new. These leaders have always played these games. The US vs Iran has elites pulling strings to get the markets to behave how they want. It’s all about manipulating interests.
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tom_satMember
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#9Jun 18, 2020, 04:56 PM
Absolutely, last year’s tariffs set the stage for all this. The government’s really the one cashing in here, and the markets? They’ve been shaken since this war kicked off.
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k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#10Jun 18, 2020, 06:27 PM
Not every market swing is just manipulation. Sure, big players create hype and fear that leads to overreactions. But if you learn to see these patterns, you can stay calm and not panic with every headline.
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#11Jun 18, 2020, 11:41 PM
Leaders? More like Trump and his select few! It’s pretty much insider trading at this point. Trump knows what he’s doing when he comments on the Iran crisis; he’s just baiting the public.
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#12Jun 19, 2020, 03:34 AM
Insider trading’s been a thing long before this war. The rich just keep moving their assets while the rest of us struggle. It’s a rigged game.
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#13Jun 19, 2020, 10:40 AM
+1, 100% agree. The rich get richer while the rest get left behind.
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#14Jun 21, 2020, 08:00 PM
It’s insane how greedy these folks are. Wars for economic gain and energy control? It’s sad, really.
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#15Jun 23, 2020, 02:02 PM
Honestly, this whole Middle Eastern mess feels engineered. Wars like this don’t just pop up. They stick around as long as they’re profitable. Peace only comes when the money stops flowing.
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roguelordMember
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#16Jun 23, 2020, 06:44 PM
It’s all about collateral damage. What goes down in Hormuz is clearly market manipulation. Those oil tankers out there? They’re just holding, waiting for the right moment to cash in.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#17Jun 23, 2020, 09:07 PM
In every war, we notice market shifts and impacts. But in this case, it's not just destruction; there’s business thriving amidst the chaos. This war is showing us some clear signs.
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#18Jun 23, 2020, 09:37 PM
Tons of cash is being made right now, millions shifting based on insider info. Trump’s past business moves show he’s all about that life. His kid’s investments make it all make sense.
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#19Jun 24, 2020, 12:04 AM
Nah, I just see Trump and Israel being reckless. They keep saying ceasefires but keep bombing. It’s basic. If you declare a ceasefire, then stop firing, right? It’s not that complicated.
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alt_foxNewbie
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#20Jun 24, 2020, 03:39 AM
Look, the Iran war impacts the global economy, no question. But manipulating crypto? That’s a whole different story. I say crypto moves based on buyers and sellers, not on what leaders are doing.
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