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US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Markets Brace for Potential Shockwaves

US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Markets Brace for Potential Shockwaves

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2026-01-30 20:34:02
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Geopolitical risk premiums are rising as the US deploys warships to the Middle East amid escalating rhetoric. President Trump's 'final deadline' warning to Iran—delivered without explicit details—has triggered defensive positioning across oil and safe-haven assets. The timing coincides with Drop Site News' unverified report suggesting a possible US strike as early as Sunday.

Market participants are weighing three scenarios: 1) A limited strike could spike crude prices but leave crypto markets indifferent 2) Full-scale conflict may trigger flight to bitcoin and stablecoins 3) De-escalation would likely see risk assets rebound. Notably, BTC and ETH options volumes surged 48% this week on Deribit—a sign hedgers are active.

'Regime change, not nukes' whispers one Arab government advisor, hinting at broader strategic aims. This aligns with Trump's recent pledge to 'send help' to Iranian protesters. The administration's pattern of abrupt policy shifts—recall last year's surprise attack—keeps analysts hesitant to dismiss the rumors outright.

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