What if the US strikes Iran? What would that mean for the global economy? I'm curious about how the dollar might react. Is it gonna strengthen or weaken? And what about crypto? Will it crash or pump? 🤔
Possible US Action Against Iran: Repercussions for Global Economy and Crypto
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I mean, Bitcoin's already dipped a bit... but honestly, it usually bounces back when conflicts arise, right? If it falls, it shouldn't be too dramatic. Just a short-term effect, tbh. Also, oil prices are expected to rise.
its_matrixSenior Member
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#3Sep 22, 2023, 04:13 PM
This all really depends on how intense the actions are. If it’s just airstrikes like last year, maybe it won’t shake things up too much. But if they go full invasion, we could see chaos in the Gulf. That would mess with shipping for sure.
kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#4Sep 22, 2023, 06:03 PM
Yeah true, I don’t think the dollar will drop. But it’s not the same as WWII. Back then, the US was untouched while Europe was burning. Now, we’re in a conflict zone. A direct attack changes things.
Bitcoin as a safe haven? Maybe. If this conflict drags on, it could attract more investors. Gold is looking good too.
I honestly think we’re gonna see a market correction on Monday. If there’s no quick resolution, we might see Bitcoin take a dip when the Asian markets open. Could hit 60K if tensions don’t ease.
So far, military actions haven’t really disrupted the dollar or crypto too much. It’s just a back-and-forth between them. No total war yet, so markets could stabilize.
wallet_oracleMember
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#8Sep 25, 2023, 06:51 AM
Reports just came in about strikes being ordered... heard they took out some major Iranian targets. Bitcoin dipped initially but might bounce back soon. Market is shaky.
Yeah, but it seems like there’s little real impact after the strike. The Iranian economy has been sanctioned for so long that it’s almost expected. Plus, the recent buzz around Bitcoin could mean it was undervalued.
Expect Iranian currency to crash, but everyone’s saying the dollar is strong. Oil prices are climbing for sure. Can’t ignore that.
Big military responses do shake things up, that’s for sure. Btc might drop initially after Trump’s announcement, but long term it fluctuates.
The geopolitical tensions are nuts right now. Fiat currencies usually lose value but crypto might gain traction if this escalates.
HumbleWizardMember
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#13Sep 25, 2023, 10:12 PM
Oil routes are at risk too. If this war affects supply lines, we’re all gonna feel it. Less oil means higher prices across the board, including crypto.
If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, we’re in trouble. That route is key for oil. A rise in prices is almost guaranteed.
Exactly, longer the conflict lasts, higher the oil prices. People are too focused on Bitcoin right now but energy prices will skyrocket if this keeps going.
Noticed the volatility in oil already... if this continues, gas prices are gonna rise, and that’ll hit all of us hard.
AtomicSeedFull Member
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#17Sep 28, 2023, 03:53 AM
The real kicker is the Strait of Hormuz, a total blockade would get every economy involved. Trump might be underestimating the fallout of this.
wizard_2017Newbie
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#18Sep 29, 2023, 08:51 PM
I’m really worried about the civilians caught in this mess. War is never a clean solution and conflicts just escalate.
Got my eyes on how all this affects the market... Oil went up, gold too, but crypto bounces back to $73k. Short-term rise or just initial panic?
What about government bonds? They’re on the rise too. Short-term profits might benefit from this chaos, but for how long?