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Large Bitcoin holders and long-term wallets have begun offloading millions of sats amid renewed US–Israel–Iran tensions that have hit energy infrastructure and pushed oil and gas prices higher. The moves are adding short-term selling pressure and volatility to BTC markets.
President Trump said the U.S., joined by multiple countries, will deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open; Bitcoin (BTC) rose after markets priced in reduced upside for oil. The move was announced March 14, 2026.
The U.S. has granted a temporary permission to buy Russian crude that is already on tankers at sea, aiming to ease strains on global energy markets. The move is intended to stabilize supply and calm near-term price volatility.
Crypto markets jumped Wednesday as the IEA announced a 400 million-barrel oil release; Bitcoin briefly touched $71,000 as traders moved into risk assets. The move aims to ease a supply shock and calm energy-driven volatility that had weighed on sentiment.
Crypto and equities jumped Monday as former President Trump signaled the Iran conflict may be winding down. Oil staged a dramatic reversal, falling from an overnight spike near $120 to just above $80.
Crude fell about $15 in two hours after reports that the G7 is considering a 400 million-barrel emergency release, triggering heightened volatility and risk-off flows in crypto markets. Traders are watching for broader macro repercussions that could steer digital assets lower.
West Texas crude spiked to $115 per barrel on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid over the weekend as rising Middle East conflict and surprise production cuts by Kuwait and the UAE rattled energy markets. The move sent volatility through HYPE markets and on-chain oil exposure.
Markets turned risk-off after President Trump rejected an Iran deal and demanded surrender, sending oil higher while Bitcoin and equities dipped. A muddier Fed outlook — with labor slowing even as inflation shows signs of worsening — added pressure on risk assets.
Morgan Stanley says the U.S. equity rally should withstand rising Iran tensions so long as crude stays stable, a view that could matter for crypto if risk-on flows persist. A sharp, sustained oil spike remains the main threat to markets.