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The news of the postponement of military strikes eased the risk-averse sentiment caused by the tense Middle East situation. Previously, rising geopolitical risks often led investors to sell off high-risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The delay in action temporarily cooled the market's panic, and some investors may choose to hold or slightly increase their crypto holdings for the time being.
After the announcement, the cryptocurrency market did not experience the sharp declines seen previously due to actual military conflicts or clear threats. For example, on May 16, due to the tense Middle East situation, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by over 3%, but after the news of the strike delay on May 18, overall market volatility significantly narrowed, with most coins stabilizing or slightly rebounding.
In the short term, trading volume may decrease due to the alleviation of emotions, and trading activity might temporarily weaken as uncertainty diminishes. However, if subsequent negotiations remain unclear or the situation becomes tense again, trading volume could rise once more.
It should be noted that the crypto market is influenced by many factors, with geopolitical risks being just one of them. Even if the strike is delayed, if negotiations break down or the situation worsens, the market could again become volatile. Therefore, investors should make comprehensive judgments based on overall market trends and their own risk tolerance.
After the announcement, the cryptocurrency market did not experience the sharp declines seen previously due to actual military conflicts or clear threats. For example, on May 16, due to the tense Middle East situation, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced drops of over 3%, but after the news of the postponed strike on May 18, overall market volatility significantly narrowed, with most coins stabilizing or slightly rebounding.
In the short term, trading volume may decrease due to the alleviation of emotions, and trading activity might temporarily weaken as uncertainty diminishes. However, if subsequent negotiations remain unclear or the situation becomes tense again, trading volume could rise once more.
It should be noted that the crypto market is influenced by many factors, and geopolitics is just one of them. Even if the strike is postponed, if negotiations break down or the situation worsens, the market could again become volatile. Therefore, investors should make comprehensive judgments based on overall market trends and their own risk tolerance.