Why oil panic hitting global markets caused traders to dump Bitcoin instead of hiding in it

An Oil Scare Near Hormuz Showed How Fast Bitcoin Reverts to a Risk Trade While Bitcoin has rebounded and held above $70,000 over the last 48 hours, the acute phase of the latest oil shock showed the market’s first instinct: sell crypto when inflation fear rises, and the path to easier money gets harder.

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Oil relief and steady inflation give risk assets a breather

The temporary relief from oil release and stable inflation offers risk assets a pause, but underlying geopolitical and economic challenges persist. The post Oil relief and steady inflation give risk assets a breather appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war

Crypto and risk assets rally as the dollar retreats following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict in Iran may end soon, while bitcoin still faces a broader downtrend.

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Bitcoin Outperforms Risk Assets and Oil Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin Outperforms Risk Assets and Oil in Market Volatility

The post Bitcoin Outperforms Risk Assets and Oil Amid Market Volatility appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Bitcoin macro snapback towards $70k after oil retreat sub $90 lifts crypto

Bitcoin whipsawed between $65k and $69k as oil spiked then retreated, underscoring that macro energy shocks still script BTC’s role as a global risk barometer. Bitcoin (BTC) reminded markets on Monday that macro still writes the script. After sliding to…

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Hyperliquid trader goes all in on oil and gets liquidated in under 40 minutes

The rapid liquidation highlights the risks of high-leverage trading amid volatile markets, underscoring the need for strategic risk management. The post Hyperliquid trader goes all in on oil and gets liquidated in under 40 minutes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Hormuz Chokepoint: Why A 60% Oil Surge Is Forcing A Violent Bitcoin Cycle Reset

Bitcoin continues to trade below the $70,000 level as global markets face renewed stress stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cryptocurrency briefly attempted to stabilize after recent volatility, but uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict has kept risk sentiment fragile across financial markets.

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Bitcoin ETF flows drop to $619M as spiking oil prices rattle risk assets

Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices highlight Bitcoin's vulnerability to macroeconomic factors, challenging its "safe haven" status. The post Bitcoin ETF flows drop to $619M as spiking oil prices rattle risk assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin price outlook weakens as oil jumps 60% on Strait of Hormuz risks

Bitcoin price has slipped below $70,000 as oil prices surge more than 60% this year amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, adding macro pressure to risk assets. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $69,984 at press time, down 3.8%…

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Bitcoin traders focus on $61k as oil surges past $115 and weak jobs data rattle markets

Bitcoin slid below $70,000 this weekend after a weak US jobs report, and another jump in oil prices revived stagflation concerns and pushed investors out of risk assets. The largest cryptocurrency fell as low as $65,660, according to CryptoSlate’s data, less than a week after reaching a monthly high near $74,000.

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Trump declares Iran “surrendered” to Middle East neighbors, threatens further strikes

Escalating tensions and military actions risk destabilizing the Middle East, impacting global oil markets and regional power dynamics. The post Trump declares Iran “surrendered” to Middle East neighbors, threatens further strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Why Bitcoin keeps snapping back to $70k — and the $13B options “magnet” behind it

Bitcoin’s rebound on March 4 looked odd if you only watched it through the usual “risk assets are breaking” lens. Oil was jumping, shipping insurers were repricing war risk, and traders were treating the Strait of Hormuz like a live wire.

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Hyperliquid oil perps: as WTI rips past $90, is there a weekend opportunity?

Oil’s violent intraday squeeze is colliding with fragile crypto risk sentiment, setting up a tense weekend for Hyperliquid oil perps and broader macro-linked digital assets. WTI crude’s surge to around $89.

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Oil tops $90 for the first time as Iran tensions deepen

Oil tops $90 as Middle East tensions escalate, raising fears of global supply disruptions, pushing risk assets lower. The post Oil tops $90 for the first time as Iran tensions deepen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin fails again at $71,500 as weakening momentum raises risk of a deeper pullback

Bitcoin has again failed to hold $71,500, reinforcing the level as a long-term ceiling while global markets shift into a risk-off environment driven by rising oil prices and higher bond yields. The latest rejection came after Bitcoin briefly rose past $73,000, then lost momentum and fell back below $71,500.

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Bitcoin Price May Crash to $50k as US Dollar Surges on Risks of a Prolonged Iran War

Bitcoin price retreated by over 2.50% on Tuesday, erasing some of the gains made on Monday. It dropped to $67,000, and could be at risk of falling to $50,000 as the US dollar and crude oil prices surge. US dollar…

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Bitcoin traders eye Iran reactions as oil spike raises US 5% inflation risk

Bitcoin avoided a fresh breakdown around major geopolitical events in the Middle East, with BTC price targets now including $74,000 next.

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Strait of Hormuz Freeze: Oil Tankers Turn Back as War Risk Insurance Vanishes Overnight

More than 20 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. Today, that flow may be close to zero, not because of mines in the water or tankers under attack, but because insurers are pulling coverage.

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Oil slides as Trump 15% tariffs hit demand outlook

Brent, WTI fell ~3–5% Monday after Trump’s 15% tariffs and easing Iran war risk. Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as markets reacted to increased U.S. tariffs and developments in diplomatic negotiations with Iran, factors that analysts said are reshaping…

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Iran-US Conflict Could Trigger a Bitcoin Crash – Watch Crude Oil, Not Crypto Twitter

The BTC price doesn’t move in a bubble. And when geopolitical tension starts heating up, Bitcoin usually acts a lot less like “digital gold” and a lot more like what it really is in today’s market: a risk asset.

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Crypto fear index falls to 10 as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Crypto fear index fell from 12 to 10 this week as Iran’s Hormuz drills raised oil and energy risk for BTC miners. Cryptocurrency market sentiment declined this week as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, with Iran conducting military…

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Major bank issue order to buy into risk as dollar hits new lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move

HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on. The bank recommends overweighting equities, high-yield debt, emerging-market bonds, and gold while underweighting sovereigns, investment-grade credit, and oil.

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Bitcoin bulls shrug off Venezuela shock as stocks, oil and gold rally

Stocks, oil, Bitcoin gold rise together as investors look past U.S. action in Venezuela and bet that earnings and policy support will outweigh geopolitical risk. Global stocks and Bitcoin (BTC) rallied despite geopolitical tensions stemming from recent U.S. policy actions,…

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Oil price collapse signals a dangerous liquidity trap and Bitcoin isn’t safe just because inflation is down

Over the last few months, oil prices have collapsed below $60 a barrel alongside Bitcoin's slide from $126,000 in October to around $89,000 today. So, does energy’s slide reflect weaker demand or an inflation break that could impact risk assets like Bitcoin going forward? Brent closed at $58.

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Crypto stocks rally on ceasefire optimism - But will it last?

Over 4,000 BTC and 61,000 ETH were withdrawn from Binance amid easing geopolitical tensions. S&P 500 surge and oil price drop show macro support for crypto accumulation and risk appetite.

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Dow Jones lower by 1.79%,markets rattled as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

U. S. stocks fell sharply Friday as escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran sent oil prices soaring and investors retreating from risk assets.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1.

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Bitcoin Wavers at $62K Amid Major Swings in Stocks, Gold; Memecoins Falter as Profit-Taking Sets In

Traditional risk assets like stocks surged while gold and oil tumbled, but cryptos didn't get the memo.

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Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93

The WTI oil has surged by 30% this quarter. The rally could feed into inflation, forcing central banks to keep rates elevated for longer than expected.

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Futures/Options Traders Differ on Path of Oil Market

Futures are pricing a backwardation, or a decline in prices, while options traders see a greater risk of the market moving higher rather than lower.

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Risk profile of crypto markets similar to oil and tech: Coinbase

A hedge against the traditional market? Nope, crypto assets are now looking closer in risk profile to oil and gas, or EV stocks like Tesla, says Coinbase Institute’s chief economist.

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Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Russia Mulls Bitcoin for Oil Payments; Dogecoin Rallies

Bitcoin (BTC) is rising alongside a 6% rally in dogecoin (DOGE). Meme stocks are also outperforming in equity markets, reflecting improved appetite for risk among investors. DeFi tokens are lagging, but could catch up with broader upswings in price.

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Tokens pose lesser risk than gold and oil for UK investors — Survey

Out of the 2,000 responders, 24% revealed interest in investments in tokens or NFTs in 2022, which highlights a “critical tipping point” for token adoption.

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Tectonic Shift in the US Domestic Crude Oil Grades Market

Read how Crude Oil grade futures contracts from CME Group are helping participants manage arbitrage risk between evolving US and global markets.

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Geopolitical Risk Is Back & It’s Bullish for BTC; Bulls Going Parabolic Now Is Not Healthy

For now, Bitcoin is keeping just under $9,000 after jumping to nearly $9,500 during this recent rally. These gains also have the world’s leading cryptocurrency outperforming other assets in 2020. While bitcoin is up 20% YTD and gold about 12%, equities are down -9% YTD with oil in the lead with -80%. As the crypto […]

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Bitcoin?s (BTC) Downside Risk Limited to 100 Percent Unlike Oil: Peter Schiff

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff again slams Bitcoin in the context of yesterday?s oil price plunge, saying that the BTC price has a risk of a 100-percent drop

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Managing Black Sea Sunflower Oil Price Risk

With the Black Sea region producing 80% of sunflower oil exports, learn how Black Sea Sunflower Oil FOB futures from CME Group can help manage price risk.

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Countries Risk Bankruptcy as Government Debt Set to Skyrocket

Unprecedented economic measures by governments across the world appear to have had little result as a brief respite for bitcoin gave way to another fall while oil has fallen to... The post Countries Risk Bankruptcy as Government Debt Set to Skyrocket appeared first on Trustnodes.

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Hedging with WTI Crude Oil Weekly Options

Explore how to use WTI Crude Oil Weekly options to hedge oil risk and express views around market-moving events, with lower premiums and more precision.

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Chinese Stocks Fall, U.S. Bonds Rise as Trump Administration Weighs Iran Retaliation

Asian stocks tumbled on Tuesday, as the flight from risk assets continued in the wake of devastating weekend attacks on Saudi Arabia‘s oil industry. Latest U. S. intelligence has been persistent in claiming that Iran was responsible for the attack.

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Dow Spikes After Trump Axes Bolton & Clears Path for Iran Talks

In a move that shocked markets on Tuesday, Donald Trump tweeted that he had removed John Bolton from the position of National Security Advisor. Oil tanked sharply, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average spiked to daily highs on the outlook for lower energy prices and brighter risk sentiment.

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Tether Mulls Commodity-Backed Stablecoin to Cut Bank Risk: Report

Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong claims Tether will release a version of its stablecoin pegged to commodities such as gold, crude oil and rubber

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Dow Rocked as King Dollar Ravages Risk Appetite

The Dow Jones surged as much as 152 points on Friday, only to careen lower following a US dollar spike and a major sell-off in crude oil. Dow Jones Reverses as Oil Prices & Sentiment Plummet As of 12:30 pm ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 37.

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Nuking asteroids could save the Earth — but we need to make it legal first

The schlocky 1998 Bruce Willis movie Armageddon was the highest grossing film of that year. The blockbuster saw a master oil driller (Willis) and an unlikely crew of misfits place a nuclear bomb inside a giant asteroid heading for Earth, blow it up – and save humanity.

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Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter

Hut 8 Mining (named after Hut 8 in Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing broke the enigma code and accelerated the end of World War II) has just filed its audited financial statements for 2018, detailing a tight but still profitable bitcoin mining business.

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Oil Field Alchemy: How Bitcoin Can Turn Waste, Emissions into Proof-of-Work

In a handful of oil fields in the Great White North, natural gas, an otherwise wasted drilling by-product, is being put to work. But it’s not being used to well more oil; it’s being used to mine bitcoin.

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How Apple & Google Transformed into a Systemic Risk to the US Stock Market

According to Credit Suisse strategists, the “reversal of fortunes” seen by tech behemoths Apple and Google-parent Alphabet are dragging down the performance of the overall US stock market. The S&P 500 forecast has been “skewed” by companies suddenly transitioning from high growth forecasts to much more modest outlooks.

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The Future of Crypto

When the crypto bull market was still in session, the next big thing for Wall Street was set to be Ethereum futures. Now it seems they’re back on the menu.   Futures contracts were originally invented so that farmers and merchants could hedge costs before engaging in a specific venture.

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What Is Cryptocurrency? “Jeopardy!” Features Entire Category on Crypto

Is cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream? It could be if one of America’s most prominent game shows features an entire category devoted to it. The November 29, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!” — which has been on the air since 1964 — offered five unique questions centered around cryptocurrencies and their technology to test out its contestants’ knowledge on the subject: The results reveal that they did indeed know their fair share.

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Virtuse Exchange ICO

Virtuse is a next-generation blockchain-powered exchange that allows investors worldwide to trade a wide array of cryptoassets. It’s a unique platform that combines the best of the traditional investment world with the new digital assets ecosystem.

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