In January 2026, intensifying U.S.-Iran tensions—marked by immediate 25% tariffs on Iran-linked trade and military threats—have injected extreme volatility into crypto. While Bitcoin hit records of $126,000 in late 2025, it currently hovers around $92,000 as investors weigh geopolitical "risk-on" sell-offs against "safe-haven" bids.
The conflict drives two distinct trends:
* Volatility: Military escalations often trigger liquidations, momentarily devaluing "riskier" altcoins.
* Censorship Resistance: Privacy coins like Monero have surged (up 18% recently) as users seek assets immune to escalating sanctions and dollar-based trade restrictions.
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