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Bitcoin & crypto markets have looked resilient in the face of the Middle East conflict, outperforming Gold and equity indices.
"Maybe it takes a physical conflict to realise Bitcoin remains the most portable (cross border), digital and liquid asset w/no counter-party risks," Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in a note. Key Implications of the Statement: ➡️ Cross-Border Portability: Bitcoin can be transferred anywhere in the world, bypassing traditional banking restrictions that may arise during conflicts. ➡️Digital Nature: Being entirely digital, it is not susceptible to physical seizure, unlike gold or fiat currency. ➡️No Counter-party Risk: Because Bitcoin is decentralized, it does not rely on a central bank or government to guarantee its value or facilitate transactions. ➡️Liquidity: The asset can be readily exchanged, providing a financial safety net when local banking systems are compromised. Chhugani has previously pointed to rising tensions as a catalyst for investors to reconsider Bitcoin as a "safe haven" asset that operates outside of traditional financial infrastructure. Source: Bloomberg, HolgerZ
AI + STABLECOINS ARE COMING FOR GLOBAL PAYMENTS
Markets are reacting for a reason (Source: Bull Theory). Visa (-4.6%), Mastercard (-5.7%), AmEx (-7.2%), and Capital One (-8.8%) fell as AI-driven payments and stablecoins threaten traditional card economics. While cards charge 2–3.5% fees and higher cross-border costs, stablecoins offer near-zero fees and instant settlement. With $33T in 2025 volume (+70% YoY) and projections up to $4T supply by 2030, capital is shifting. Even incumbents are integrating stablecoin rails. Source: Bull Theory
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