I just saw that crude oil futures on decentralized derivatives platforms increased by 5% after the military escalation between the U.S. and Israel against Iran. It makes sense, right? Every time there is geopolitical tension of this level, the financial markets in the United States and around the world move quickly, and commodities like oil are always the first to react.

What’s interesting is that this is reflected instantly in the derivatives markets. Traders are positioning themselves in real-time amid the uncertainty. If the situation remains tense, we will probably see more volatility in the coming days across all U.S. and global financial markets.

It’s a good reminder of why we need to stay alert to geopolitical news when trading in any market, crypto or traditional.