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Geopolitical Tremors Rattle Markets as Gold and Crypto Benefit

Geopolitical Tremors Rattle Markets as Gold and Crypto Benefit

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-03-30 15:51:02

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Global markets convulsed on March 30 as Middle Eastern tensions triggered a flight to alternative assets. Iran's potential withdrawal from nuclear non-proliferation treaties and new Strait of Hormuz transit fees sent risk premiums soaring. Asian equities bled while gold surged 1.8%, testing $2,250/oz resistance.

Crypto markets mirrored the turbulence with 24-hour derivatives volume spiking to $148B. Bitcoin dominance dipped to 52.3% as traders rotated into Ethereum ($3,487) and layer-2 tokens like METIS (+14%). Exchange reserves hit 18-month lows amid institutional accumulation patterns.

The Strait developments particularly impacted oil-linked crypto projects. Chainlink's CCIP saw unusual activity from Middle Eastern wallets, while FIL storage contracts jumped 7% as traders hedged potential supply chain disruptions.

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