The Middle East situation has escalated again, with Iran issuing a tough signal, and market risk aversion sentiment has noticeably increased. For the cryptocurrency circle, such geopolitical news often amplifies volatility in the short term, especially since Bitcoin is currently in a high-level consolidation phase; any sudden news could become an outlet for emotional release.

Personally, I believe that what the market is truly worried about now is not the news itself, but whether it will further escalate later. If the situation continues to ferment, risk appetite will decline, and in the short term, Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to face downward pressure, with increased risk of chasing highs at elevated levels.

However, from another perspective, each emotional decline is often followed by a quick recovery, so at this stage, it’s more suitable to be patient and wait for the right rhythm rather than blindly chasing gains or cutting losses. Under the influence of news disturbances, controlling position size is more important than the direction; don’t be led by market sentiment.