The Strait Just Became the Center of the World
Trump just ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 20% of global oil flows through there. Crypto is next.
Something big just happened while most traders were sleeping.
Trump announced the US Navy is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade went into effect at 10:00 AM ET today.
Here's what he said — and why crypto should care.
The situation right now:
Two US warships just transited the Strait to clear Iranian mines. Trump says Iran's navy is "underwater," their missile factories "obliterated," and their "leaders are no longer with us."
He's also claiming 34 ships passed through the strait Sunday — the most since the war began.
His warning to Iran? "If they try to play us, it won't be pleasant for them."
Why this matters for crypto:
Oil just jumped back above $100.
The strait handles 20% of global seaborne oil. Any disruption here isn't regional — it's global. Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany are all watching nervously.
Here's the crypto connection:
Higher oil = sticky inflation = Fed can't cut rates = risk assets bleed
Bitcoin already rejected at $74K and fell to $71K after talks failed
QCP Capital warns macro headlines are now the dominant catalyst for crypto volatility
The part that makes me pause:
Trump says other nations — including Gulf states — will help with the blockade.
But the ceasefire is still "holding" for now, according to Pakistan's prime minister.
So we have a blockade AND a ceasefire. At the same time. That's not stability. That's pressure building.
My take:
This isn't about who's right or wrong. It's about volatility.
When oil moves this fast, crypto doesn't stay still for long.
I'm watching three things this week:
Does the blockade actually hold?
Do other nations join or stay back?
How does BTC react to $100+ oil?
What's your read? Is this priced in or just getting started?
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