The geopolitical entropy has caused Iran's cryptocurrency flow to fall by more than 76%.

Cryptocurrency Trading in Iran plummeted in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks, and tightening regulations. According to TRM Labs, the cryptocurrency inflow into Iran from January to July 2025 reached 3.7 billion USD, a fall of 11% compared to the same period in 2024. After April, trading plummeted, especially in July, which saw a drop of more than 76% compared to the previous year.

The main factors include armed conflict with Israel, the hack of 90 million USD at Nobitex, and Tether freezing 42 addresses related to Iran. Nobitex still accounts for 87% of the trading volume, primarily through the Tron network, but has also become a major risk point due to being exploited amid Iran–Israel tensions.

Users transfer capital to international exchanges, using stablecoins like DAI on Polygon to avoid risks. In August 2025, Iran imposes capital gains tax on crypto transactions, bringing digital assets under regulation alongside gold, foreign exchange, and real estate.