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Good afternoon. Last night, $BTC briefly fell below $84,000. The trigger was clear: Iran attacked an oil tanker, Brent crude neared $100 a barrel, and oil and the dollar surged together. Risk assets across the board took a hit, and $ETH $SOL was no exception.

The FOMC minutes were the real gut punch: all 19 officials supported a 25-basis-point rate hike in September, and most thought there’d be another one before year-end. The 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.70%, its highest level since 2002. Hoping for liquidity injections? Don’t count on it anytime soon.

Still, the structural groundwork hasn’t stopped: the SEC just approved a rule change, and an application for a 3x leveraged ETF for $BTC $ETH has been filed. The CFTC chair said outright that whether Congress passes legislation or not, they’ll set rules for crypto assets all the same. Institutions haven’t slowed down at all in laying the groundwork.

My take: In the short term, markets will follow oil prices. Don’t rush to go all-in on the dip before the macro headwinds have fully played out. But regulation and product infrastructure are accelerating, and this sell-off is putting chips in place for the next cycle. Hold your spot, and keep a tight rein on leverage.

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The FOMC minutes released in the early hours had me shaking my head: all 19 officials unanimously backed a September rate hike, and most thought another one would be needed before year-end. The reason was pretty straightforward—inflation just won’t come down, and the AI infrastructure boom is actually driving demand higher. Now that’s an eye-opener.

$BTC couldn’t hold up and fell below 84,000 along with oil prices. After an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude neared $100, and the 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.7%, its highest level since 2002. It’s a rough time to be a risk asset.

But on the other hand, the SEC just approved a rule change, and applications have been filed for 3x leveraged ETFs covering gold, silver, $BTC , and $ETH . Leveraged products showing up first in a bear market—it’s a familiar script.

On-chain activity is heating up, though: Solana-based Orca and Loopscale have merged to form Formation, and $SUI just hit 40 million TPS, setting a world record. Macro is taking a beating while infrastructure races ahead. I usually take that kind of divergence as a signal to start positioning.

Don’t rush to catch a falling knife in the short term. Let’s see where oil prices and the Fed land first.

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Last night’s market action was enough to make your blood pressure spike.

$BTC briefly fell below 84,000. The trigger was clear: a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude surged toward $100, and inflation expectations were immediately reignited. Then the FOMC minutes came out: all 19 officials supported the September rate hike, and most thought another hike would be needed before year-end. Risk assets across the board took a hit.

The funny part is that the minutes specifically mentioned how an AI investment boom could cause demand to outpace supply and worsen inflation. Even the Fed is starting to talk about an AI bubble—a phrase that used to be reserved for Twitter bears.

But there was something interesting on the other side: the SEC just approved an application for a 3x leveraged ETF containing $BTC and $ETH , while the CFTC chair said clear rules for crypto assets would be established whether or not Congress passes legislation. Prices may be falling, but the avenues for getting in keep multiplying.

My take: in the short term, follow oil prices and interest rates. Don’t rush to catch a falling knife. Bulls and bears are battling over the 84k level; there’s no harm in waiting for it to hold before talking about a rebound.

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Last night’s gains in U.S. stocks were completely wiped out by oil prices. Brent crude neared $100, tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were hit by missiles, $BTC briefly fell below 84,000, and with both oil and the dollar rising, the crypto market got drained.

The Fed meeting minutes were even more hawkish: all 19 members backed a 25-basis-point rate hike in September, and most thought there’d need to be another one before year-end. The 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.7%, its highest since 2002. As long as rates stay high, risk assets will struggle.

But there were some bright spots: the SEC approved 3x leveraged ETFs including $BTC and $ETH , and the CFTC chair said they’d establish “clear rules” for crypto even without Congress. Tom Lee said BitMine would stop buying once it had acquired 5% of $ETH . On-chain activity wasn’t quiet either: Solana projects Orca and Loopscale merged to form Formation, while Sui posted a 40-million TPS record.

My take: geopolitical tensions and interest rates are a double headwind. Don’t rush to buy the dip in the short term—losing 84,000 is a significant hit to sentiment. But regulatory progress and new institutional products are long-term positives, so the more prices fall, the more closely we should watch what the traditional finance players are doing.

By day, I’m watching oil prices; at night, I’m keeping an eye on the U.S. session.

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The market opened this morning with $BTC still struggling around 84k. Honestly, this time you can’t really blame crypto—it’s all oil’s fault.

Iran’s attacks on oil tankers pushed Brent crude close to $100 a barrel, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reached a boiling point, and inflation expectations were set ablaze. Even worse were the FOMC minutes: all 19 officials supported the September rate hike, and most thought another one would be needed before year-end. U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs, oil and the dollar rose together, and $BTC fell below the key 84k level, left with no choice but to take the hit.

But don’t overlook a few signals: gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, while central banks added to their holdings for the 23rd consecutive month; the SEC just approved 3x leveraged ETFs for gold, silver, $BTC , and $ETH , giving investors an ever broader set of tools; and on Solana, Orca and Loopscale merged to form Formation—a sign that DeFi consolidation hasn’t let up.

My take: geopolitical tensions and high interest rates are weighing on the market, so volatility will only get worse. Don’t rush to go all in. Keep a steady hand with spot, and use stop-losses with futures.

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Tonight's U.S. session is wild. Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz hit a weekly high since the war began, Iran's president openly threatened "all-out war," UBS raised its year-end Brent target to $100, and the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to its highest level since 2002.

$BTC couldn't hold up, briefly dropping below 84,000. Oil and the dollar are rising together, hammering risk assets across the board. Don't rush to buy the dip in a geopolitical market like this—there's no fundamentals to speak of, just sentiment-driven pricing. Don't reach out to catch the knife before it hits the ground.

But institutions haven't slowed down at all: the $ZEC ETF backed by the Winklevoss twins has filed with the SEC to list on Nasdaq; INJ scored a Robinhood listing and a staking ETF filing in one week, while on-chain transactions topped 3 billion. Prices are falling, infrastructure is being built—it's pretty surreal.

One more reminder about $HYPE : the development team's 3.75 million tokens (about $330 million) were just redeemed and credited. Going by past patterns, they may be transferred to market makers for OTC sales. Gauge the potential short-term selling pressure accordingly.

The war premium is propping up oil prices, while Treasury yields are weighing on crypto prices. In a market caught between the two, surviving matters more than moving fast.

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A cold shower at the U.S. market open: $BTC has fallen below 84K.

The trigger isn’t in crypto—it’s the Strait of Hormuz. Weekly tanker attacks have hit a new high since the war began, and Iran’s president has come right out with talk of “total war.” Oil prices jumped, and the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield touched its highest level since 2002. Risk assets are taking a beating across the board; BTC is simply getting dragged down by macro forces this time.

But honestly, I’m not panicking. The EIA raised its fourth-quarter Brent forecast to $105, while UBS sees $100 by year-end. The geopolitical risk premium won’t disappear anytime soon, and the stagflation scenario is still unfolding. Gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, and central banks have bought gold for 23 consecutive months—big money is looking for safe havens, and BTC’s digital-gold narrative will eventually be picked up again.

There are some bright spots within crypto: $ZEC ’s ETF has filed an application with the SEC to list on Nasdaq. It’s no small feat for a privacy coin to get this far. INJ has gone even further, with a Robinhood listing and a staked ETF application—all in one week.

Keep an eye on $HYPE : the development team’s 3.75 million tokens (about $330 million) have just been unlocked and deposited. Based on their usual pattern, they’ll probably sell OTC, so don’t try to catch a falling knife in the short term.

With a war premium layered on top of high interest rates, position size matters more than direction at this stage. NFA DYOR

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Just as the U.S. session opened, $BTC plunged, briefly falling below 84,000. You can’t pin all the blame on crypto: attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest weekly total since the war began, Iran’s president openly declared “total war,” oil prices took off, and UBS raised its year-end Brent crude target to $100. As investors rushed for safety, even the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2002. $BTC had no choice but to take a hit first.

But the money hasn’t left—it’s just changing positions. Gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, and China’s central bank bought gold for the 23rd straight month. On-chain activity hasn’t slowed either: a Zcash ETF backed by the Winklevoss twins filed with the SEC, and $INJ secured a Robinhood listing and filed for a staking ETF within a week. Institutions are still positioning as usual.

A word of caution: a wallet linked to the Hyperliquid team just redeemed 3.75 million $HYPE , worth $330 million. Based on their usual pattern, they’ll probably sell OTC, so don’t be reckless about buying the dip in the short term.

My take: there’s an 83% chance the Fed holds rates steady in October. Liquidity hasn’t dried up; this looks more like a rotation than a flight to the exits. Manage your position size, and don’t let the headlines lead you around by the nose.

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The U.S. session had barely opened when $BTC fell below 84k—the level analysts had previously marked as the “bears take control” line. A break below it means a genuine breakdown. Oil and the dollar are rising together, and crypto is taking a hit.

The trigger is still the Strait of Hormuz. The number of tanker attacks this week hit its highest weekly total since the war began. Iran’s president openly declared “full-scale war” and threatened to block “illegal shipping lanes.” UBS raised its year-end Brent forecast to $100, while the EIA was even more aggressive, projecting an average of $105 in Q4. Overnight crude inventories also fell by 3.18 million barrels, far more than expected. The 30-year Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level since 2002. Markets are pricing in “stagflation plus geopolitics”—an environment where it’s hard for Bitcoin to escape unscathed.

But the money hasn’t disappeared; it’s just moving elsewhere. Global gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, and China’s central bank has added to its gold reserves for 23 consecutive months. There are also some real developments within crypto: the $ZEC ETF backed by the Winklevoss twins has filed to list on Nasdaq, while INJ secured a Robinhood listing and an application for a staking ETF within a week. These are the kinds of stories that have real narrative support. One thing to watch is $HYPE : the development team just redeemed 3.75 million tokens (around $330 million), likely to sell OTC. Don’t overlook the short-term selling pressure.

My view is simple: when risk aversion is weighing on the market, don’t try to catch a falling knife. Keep your position size in check and wait for oil prices and yields to cool before talking about buying the dip.

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During the U.S. session, $BTC briefly fell below $84,000—another casualty of geopolitics.

This week, tanker attacks by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest level since the war began, with nine incidents in October alone. The president came right out and warned of “all-out war.” Oil prices took off: UBS raised its year-end Brent forecast to $100, while the EIA went even further, projecting an average of $105 in Q4. Making matters worse, 10- and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields surged to their highest levels since 2002, hammering risk assets across the board. Honestly, $BTC doesn’t pay interest, so with rates this high, it’s at a disadvantage. The drop below $84K isn’t exactly undeserved.

But there’s still some life in the market. $ZEC got the Winklevosses’ backing, and an ETF filing for a Nasdaq listing is in—never thought privacy coins would make it this far. INJ has been quietly making moves: a Robinhood listing, a staking ETF application, and 3 billion transactions—all in one week. Keep an eye on $HYPE , though. The team’s $332 million unlock was just redeemed and landed in their accounts. It’ll probably go OTC to market makers, so don’t blindly catch the falling knife in the short term.

In times like these, capital flees to gold. Gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in Q3. For crypto to turn things around, either geopolitical tensions need to cool down or rate-cut expectations need to return. Take your pick.

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Tonight’s market in one sentence: Oil is the main character; BTC just got caught in the crossfire.

The number of oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz this week hit a new high since the war began, and Iran’s president came right out and threatened “all-out war.” Oil prices jumped in response. EIA crude inventories fell by 3.18 million barrels (analysts had expected an increase—talk about a surprise), and UBS raised its year-end Brent price target to $100. $BTC fell below 84,000 intraday. The logic is simple: oil prices rise → inflation expectations heat up → Treasury yields surge (the 30-year yield is already at its highest level since 2002) → risk assets sell off across the board.

It’s not all bad news in crypto, though. The ZEC ETF backed by the Winklevoss twins has filed with the SEC to list on Nasdaq. Two years ago, privacy coins making it this far would have seemed unthinkable. INJ has also had a busy week: Robinhood listed it, a staked ETF filing was submitted, and on-chain trading volume topped $3 billion.

But here’s one risk to keep an eye on: the 3.75 million HYPE tokens (worth around $330 million) unlocked by the development team have just been redeemed and credited. Based on their past pattern, they’ll probably sell them OTC to institutions. Don’t underestimate a token flow of this size.

My take: Until the macro headwinds ease, don’t rush to catch a falling knife. Whether 84k holds depends on how U.S. stocks perform tonight. Altcoins will only become more polarized, so keep your hands in check.

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At the U.S. market open, $BTC took another sucker punch.

Tonight, $BTC briefly fell below 84,000. The trigger wasn’t in crypto: attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hit a new weekly high since the war began, pushing oil prices up, while the 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002. This icy splash of liquidity drenched risk assets.

That’s a pretty humbling turn. People used to call $BTC digital gold, but as the conflict escalated, gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, and central banks bought gold for the 23rd consecutive month—while Bitcoin fell just like tech stocks. Money is telling the truth: investors are buying gold for safety, while BTC remains a high-beta risk asset for now.

There were a few bright spots amid the bad news. The Winklevoss family filed with the SEC for a Zcash ETF, seeking a Nasdaq listing, putting $ZEC ’s privacy narrative back in the spotlight. And $INJ made a decent showing, securing a Robinhood listing and filing for a staking ETF in the same week.

My take: as long as oil prices and Treasury yields don’t come down, any rebound should be viewed as a recovery, nothing more. Don’t rush to catch a falling knife—wait for the storm to pass.

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$BTC fell below 84,000, and the comments were full of despair. But honestly, this isn’t crypto’s fault: Iran attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz more times this week than at any point since the war began, sending oil prices surging. U.S. stock futures pulled back from their highs, and the 30-year Treasury yield jumped to its highest level since 2002. Risk assets took a beating across the board; Bitcoin just got caught in the crossfire.

UBS also raised its year-end Brent target to $100, while the EIA lifted its forecast too, putting the Q4 average at $105. Gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in the third quarter, and central banks are still quietly buying. Money is pouring into inflation hedges.

There’s some good news too: the Winklevoss brothers’ $ZEC ETF has filed with the SEC to list on Nasdaq—privacy coins are even getting some love. INJ has also been showing strength this week, with a Robinhood listing, a staking ETF application, and 3 billion transactions all lining up at once.

Keep an eye on HYPE: the development team, HyperLabs, just redeemed 3.75 million tokens worth $330 million. As usual, they’ll most likely go OTC to market makers, so weigh the potential short-term selling pressure for yourself.

In this macro environment, don’t rush to buy the dip. Wait for the oil-price jitters to die down first.

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BTC fell below 84K, and the Strait of Hormuz is taking the blame.

Iran has recently ramped up attacks on oil tankers. Since September 28, at least 12 ships have been hit, sending oil prices sharply higher. The EIA raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $98, with the Q4 average projected at $105. The G7 is also getting nervous, announcing it will release up to 100 million barrels from reserves over the next four months to bring prices down. $BTC is getting battered alongside oil prices and the dollar. It broke below 84K just like that, and the short-term outlook is genuinely ugly.

But here’s the dark humor: Iraq was forced to devalue the dinar by 13% to stay afloat, while China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, adding another 23 tonnes in September. Fiat currencies are this fragile in the face of conflict, and yet BTC—the narrative crypto bros have shouted about eight hundred times—was the first to hit the deck. Infuriating, isn’t it?

On the other hand, $ZEC gave me a surprise. The Winklevoss twins filed an application with the SEC for a spot ETF to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. I honestly never expected privacy coins to get this far.

The Fed’s September minutes are also due tonight. Nonfarm payrolls came in much weaker than expected, and the market is pricing in an 83% chance of no rate hike in October. With the macro picture this messy, keep your positions light and stay alive—don’t buy the dip halfway down.

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The tankers got hit, and $BTC took a hit too.

Iran has been making moves in the Strait of Hormuz lately, and 9 oil tankers have come under attack this month. Oil prices took off, while $BTC briefly fell below $84,000—right on the bull-bear dividing line drawn by analysts. Oil and the dollar are both rising, draining risk assets across the board. The crypto market has been a macro puppet these past few days.

But the EIA raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $98, with the Q4 average expected to reach $105, while the G7 is set to release 100 million barrels from its reserves to push prices down. Risk aversion is weighing on the market in the short term, but money hasn’t been sitting idle: the Winklevoss twins just filed an application with the SEC for a spot $ZEC ETF to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. Even privacy coins are starting the ETF process—that’s a signal worth thinking about.

China’s central bank has also added to its gold reserves for 23 consecutive months, buying another 23 tonnes in September. With the Fed meeting minutes due tonight and September nonfarm payrolls coming in below expectations (the odds of no rate change in October have surged to 83%), volatility is likely tonight.

The more chaotic the macro chessboard gets, the stronger $BTC ’s narrative looks—but managing your position is always more reliable than betting on direction.

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The crypto market is looking rough tonight.

$BTC briefly fell below 84,000, and $ETH slipped along with it. The trigger wasn’t on-chain—it was in the Middle East. Tankers have come under repeated attack in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring, strengthening the dollar, and hammering risk assets across the board. The EIA has even raised its Brent forecast for this year to $98, with Q4 at $105. This situation isn’t likely to calm down anytime soon.

One bright spot: the Winklevoss twins have filed for a spot ETF for $ZEC , targeting Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. ZEC has been holding up well this year, and the combination of the privacy sector and ETF expectations gives it a story that can keep running. Personally, I think this kind of “institutionalization of overlooked coins” is a more reliable play than blindly chasing the latest hype.

We also have the Fed’s September meeting minutes tonight. September’s nonfarm payrolls came in below expectations, and the market is pricing in an 83% chance that rates will be held steady in October. But the IMF is still talking tough, saying rates should be raised if needed. Meanwhile, China’s central bank has been buying gold for 23 consecutive months—safe-haven sentiment is written all over the market.

My view: the macro picture hasn’t turned bullish yet. Reduce leverage, stick to spot, and stay away from high-leverage contracts.

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$BTC has fallen below 84,000 again, but the crypto market itself isn’t really to blame.

It still comes down to the Strait of Hormuz: at least 12 oil tankers have been attacked since late September, Iraq has been forced to devalue its currency by 13%, and the EIA has raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $98, with the Q4 average projected at $105. As oil prices soar, the dollar strengthens and risk assets take a hit across the board—with $BTC among the first to suffer.

The ironic thing is that macro data has actually been dovish: September nonfarm payrolls came in below expectations, and the odds of the Fed holding steady in October surged to 83%. Yet IMF chief Georgieva is still calling rate hikes “highly appropriate.” The tug-of-war between bulls and bears has left market sentiment thoroughly conflicted.

Structural tailwinds haven’t gone away, though: the Winklevoss twins have filed a spot ETF for $ZEC with the SEC, with a proposed Nasdaq listing. Meanwhile, China’s central bank has continued buying gold for 23 consecutive months, as safe-haven capital keeps looking for somewhere to go.

My take: 84K is the line in the sand between bulls and bears. Selling pressure is indeed picking up after the break below it, but macro-driven sell-offs often create opportunities. Tonight, keep a close eye on oil prices and the Fed minutes—they’re far more useful than watching candlesticks.

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The European session had barely opened when news from the Middle East threw everyone for a loop.

Since September 28, more than 12 oil tankers have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is clearly intent on turning one of the world’s most important energy corridors into a high-risk zone. Oil prices took off, and the EIA raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $98, with the Q4 average expected to reach $105.

As a result, $BTC briefly fell below 84,000. Oil and the dollar both rose, and risk assets got hit across the board. Honestly, this kind of macro-driven sell-off has almost nothing to do with crypto fundamentals—it’s purely a flight to safety. But I actually think opportunities emerge from pullbacks: China’s central bank has increased its gold holdings for 23 consecutive months, and safe-haven capital is looking for places to go. Once geopolitical tensions cool, that money will have to find somewhere to land.

Meanwhile, $ZEC bucked the trend and grabbed the spotlight. The Winklevoss brothers filed an application for a spot Zcash ETF to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. The idea of a privacy coin making it to the ETF stage would have been unthinkable two years ago. This gives the whole sector a new narrative.

My take: Don’t rush to catch a falling knife in the short term. Wait until the oil-price jitters have run their course. No one can predict geopolitics, so managing your position is always more reliable than making predictions.

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Less than an hour after the European session opened, the market exploded.

$BTC briefly fell below 84,000. The trigger: Iran’s repeated attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz—at least 12 have been hit since late September. Oil prices took off, and the EIA raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $98, with the Q4 average expected to reach $105. Rising oil prices are boosting the dollar and hammering risk assets across the board, with crypto taking the first hit.

Interestingly, after U.S. nonfarm payrolls for September came in below expectations, the odds of the Fed holding rates steady in October surged to 83%. Under the old playbook, looser liquidity should be good for crypto prices. But this time, it’s an inflation trade driven by geopolitics, and the logic is anything but conventional.

There’s a bright spot, too: the Winklevoss brothers have filed for a spot ETF for $ZEC , aiming to list it on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. The fact that even a privacy coin can make it to the ETF stage says a lot about institutional appetite. One more thing: China’s central bank has been buying gold for 23 consecutive months. Central banks are stocking up on “things that won’t lose value”—make of that what you will.

My take: Now that 84,000 has been lost, don’t rush to buy the dip. Geopolitical headlines change by the day, and chasing either direction can easily backfire. Let’s see how the release of that 100-million-barrel reserve from the G7 plays out. Keeping your position size in check matters more than anything.

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$BTC fell below $84,000, and the trigger wasn’t in crypto: tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked one after another, sending oil prices soaring and the dollar higher, while risk assets came under pressure across the board. At least 12 tankers have been attacked since September 28. The EIA raised its Brent forecast to $98 a barrel, and Iraq was pushed into devaluing its currency by 13%. It’s hard to make sense of this whole scenario.

There’s something interesting amid the chaos, too: the Winklevoss twins filed an application with the SEC for a spot $ZEC ETF, proposing to list it on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. Even privacy coins are making a run at ETFs—the march toward institutionalization really isn’t slowing down. Meanwhile, China’s central bank has increased its gold holdings for 23 consecutive months, adding another 23 tonnes in September. Safe havens and institutionalization appearing side by side—it’s surreal.

Here’s another data point not to overlook: after nonfarm payrolls came in below expectations, the market-implied odds of the Fed holding rates steady in October rose to 83%. Liquidity hasn’t actually gone anywhere.

My take: $84K is widely recognized as a key level, and the break below it certainly looks ugly. But geopolitically driven sell-offs are often more about sentiment than fundamentals. Wait for this oil-price shock to be absorbed before drawing conclusions. Don’t panic-sell, but don’t rush to go all in either.

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