#USIranTensionsImpactMarkets Direct Impact
Crypto sentiment has shifted firmly into risk-off mode. The Fear & Greed Index is sitting near extreme fear around 14. Total market cap is hovering near $2.38T after a minor rebound, but volatility is clearly elevated.
Rising US–Iran geopolitical tension is pushing capital toward traditional safe havens like the USD and gold, while reducing appetite for higher-risk assets, especially altcoins.
Why this is happening
Military escalation increases macro uncertainty. When uncertainty rises, investors typically:
• Cut leverage and margin exposure. Open int