😱🚨 Middle East Alert: Iran’s Protests Drive Crypto Frenzy! $7.78 Billion Flow Shock🇮🇷🤯
In 2025, Iran’s crypto market reached an astonishing $7.78 billion, with Bitcoin ($BTC
) withdrawals spiking during nationwide protests! 👇🧵
🇮🇷 Crypto in Iran is evolving beyond personal investment.
The IRGC (Iranian Revolutionary Guard) is increasingly leveraging blockchain technology and analytics to influence financial flows.
💰 What fueled the $7.78 billion surge?
• Rapid devaluation of the Iranian rial
• Skyrocketing inflation
• Ongoing international sanctions
• Limited banking security
➡️ Crypto has become a lifeline for Iranians seeking financial stability.
⚠️ Key insight:
By the end of 2025, roughly 50% of crypto transactions originating from Iran were tied to IRGC-linked budgets.
📈 This proportion has been climbing steadily each quarter.
🔥 Bitcoin spikes during protest waves:
• Activity surged from local exchanges to personal wallets
• Chainalysis identifies this as “a response to secure assets amid uncertainty and political risk”
🌍 Crypto and sanctions:
• IRGC-affiliated actors increased crypto holdings in 2025 by an eye-popping 694% (source: TRM Labs & Financial Times)
🧠 Takeaway:
Cryptocurrencies in Iran are now:
• A mainstream investment vehicle
• A workaround for sanctions
• A hedge against political instability
The 2025 data shows crypto’s growing role as both a financial and political tool.
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