Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with newly printed dollars flooding the market. But while bitcoin’s future looks bright, Hayes warns investors […]
UBS Maintains Optimism in Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty
Global investment bank UBS remains optimistic about market prospects despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and missile attacks from Iran have caused concern, oil prices are stable, gold remains near record highs, and U.S. recession fears are easing. UBS advises investors to hold onto risk assets, citing […]
QCP Capital: Middle East Tensions Hit Bitcoin Harder Than Traditional Markets
In its Oct. 2 market analysis, QCP Capital highlights the effect of escalating Middle Eastern conflicts on traditional financial (tradefi) assets and the cryptocurrency market. According to QCP’s researchers, the market response has been muted in tradefi, but risk assets and digital currencies like bitcoin (BTC) faced more substantial losses. QCP Researchers Analyze Crypto Market […]
Middle East Tensions Trigger Equities Sell-Off, Bitcoin Drops to $60,246
On Tuesday, major U.S. stock indices, including the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Russell 2000, and S&P 500, all closed in negative territory, driven by growing concerns over potential conflict escalation in the Middle East. According to the U.S. State Department, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel. Following the announcement, bitcoin dipped […]
China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East
Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks to the Cold War. China’s support for Russia and Iran is escalating conflicts, demanding […]