Middle East situation flares up again, market sentiment may be ignited

On April 13th, the Iranian military publicly stated: "Ports in the Persian Gulf and Oman Gulf either belong to everyone or belong to no one." The signal behind this statement is not simple; it essentially responds to potential U.S. maritime blockade and military pressure, also indicating that the uncertainty of Middle Eastern maritime routes is rapidly escalating.

From a market perspective, such geopolitical conflicts often trigger two main themes:

First, crude oil and commodity prices are prone to direct impact. If shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas is restricted, global energy supply expectations will be disrupted, with further upside potential for oil prices and rising inflation expectations.

Second, risk aversion sentiment heats up. Assets like gold and Bitcoin are more likely to attract short-term capital attention, especially amid increased volatility in traditional financial markets, leading to emotion-driven rapid fluctuations in the crypto market.

However, it should be noted that such news often acts as a “double-edged sword” for the crypto space. In the short term, it may stimulate capital inflows and push prices higher, but if the situation worsens and triggers a global risk asset correction, the crypto market will also find it hard to remain unaffected.

Overall, the current phase leans more towards “emotion-driven + expectation game” rather than a one-sided trend. In terms of operations, it is recommended to control positions, avoid being shaken out by sudden news, and focus on key support and resistance levels.

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The news is fermenting, emotions are heating up, but the true determinants are still capital and rhythm. Managing risk and waiting for certainty is more important than blindly chasing. $BTC $ETH $XAUT #美军封锁霍尔木兹海峡