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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Threat Sparks Oil Shockwaves, Bitcoin Retreats

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Threat Sparks Oil Shockwaves, Bitcoin Retreats

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-03-01 13:07:01

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Geopolitical tremors rocked global markets after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader. The Strait of Hormuz—conduit for 26% of global crude—now faces Iranian blockade threats, triggering immediate oil price surges and safe-haven asset rotations.

Brent crude eyes $100/barrel as shipping rates spike. Frontline and DHT Holdings lead tanker stock rallies, while bitcoin drops 2% amid broader crypto selloffs. Gold and Treasuries absorb避险flows.

Market mechanics tighten: Every sustained $10 oil increase could add 0.6-0.7pp to global inflation. Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH) remain correlated to risk-off sentiment, with altcoins (SOL, XRP) underperforming.

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