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Bitcoin Price Spikes As Trump Delays Strikes Against Iran

HARRISON MILLER
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President Donald Trump delayed planned U.S. military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure by five days in March 2026, citing unspecified strategic considerations. Bitcoin prices surged immediately after the announcement, reflecting investor flight to decentralized assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and reduced risk of immediate Middle East conflict escalation. Gold futures declined sharply as safe-haven demand waned following the de-escalation, reversing earlier gains tied to fears of regional instability and potential supply chain disruptions. Oil futures also fell as the delayed strikes eased concerns over immediate supply shocks, with traders adjusting positions based on reduced near-term risk to Iranian energy exports. The cryptocurrency rally contrasted with traditional markets, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing role as a hedge against geopolitical volatility during conventional asset pullbacks.
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