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Bitcoin closed February down ~14.9%, marking two consecutive red months to kick off the year. Ugly.
The volatility in the last 24 hours wiped out over $650M in derivatives positions, and liquidations were split almost evenly between longs and shorts. Pure chaos on both sides.
This morning, Bitcoin saw a bounce after breaking news that Iran confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader and announced retaliation.
But: Global tensions remain high, uncertainty is everywhere, and macro risks are still driving sentiment more than crypto-native factors… 😭😭
Here’s what we got for you today:
👀 Is your digital life about to be reset?
⭐ Market down on Iran attacks but BTC holds!?
⭐ Prediction markets explode during crisis
🔥 Burning hot takes for the road
⚛️ The "Q-Day" Countdown: Is Your Digital Life About to Be Reset?
We’ve all been told that Blockchain is "unhackable" and that AI is "limitless." Both of those statements are becoming lies.
As we hit the compute wall with models like ChatGPT, a new titan is emerging from the labs of Google and IBM: Quantum Computing. In this blog, I’ll walk you through:
What quantum computing actually is (without physics jargon)
Why AI and classical computing are slowing down
How quantum tech could impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto security
And what developers and investors should prepare for before “Q-Day” arrives
📉📈 MARKET TUMBLES ON IRAN ATTACKS BUT BTC HOLDS THE LINE?
Monday markets just opened in full crisis mode following the US/Israel attacks on Iran. While stocks are bleeding and oil is surging, $BTC ( ▼ 0.52% ) is surprisingly outperforming traditional equities!?
📉 Asian Markets: A Rough Start
The week kicked off with a sea of red across Asia as the reality of the US-Israel attacks on Iran sank in.
Stocks: Japan's Nikkei crashed 2.15% at the open (later recovering slightly to -1.66%). Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Singapore’s Straits Times are both down over 2%.
Airlines Hit Hard: Stocks like Qantas, $SIA.TSX ( ▲ 1.55% ), and JAL plunged over 5% as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing flight reroutes and spiking fuel costs.
Oil Frenzy: Chinese energy stocks ($PTR ( ▲ 0.26% )) bucked the trend, surging 7%.
🛡️ Bitcoin: The "Pressure Valve"
BTC is hovering around $65,800, holding up much better than the deep losses in Asian equities. Over the weekend, it’s been a total rollercoaster:
Fell below $64k on news of the attacks and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Bounced to $68k on rumors of de-escalation/regime change.
Dropped back under $66k after Iran retaliated with missiles/drones on Israel and the UAE.
Analysts see $60,000 as the "do or die" support level. If it holds, we might see a massive "short squeeze" back above $70,000. If it breaks? We’re looking at the $50k range.
⚠️ The Real Threat: Hormuz & Inflation
The biggest fear right now is the Strait of Hormuz. It’s effectively blocked, and since 20% of global oil passes through there, things are tense.
Brent crude surged 13% at the open. It has since cooled off (WTI at +4.24%), but experts warn we could see $108 per barrel if the blockage continues.
OPEC+ has promised to increase production by 206,000 barrels/day starting in April, but let’s be real: extra oil on paper doesn't help if the ships can't physically get through the Gulf.
→ Higher oil = Higher inflation. This could force the Fed to delay rate cuts, which is bad for risk assets.
🕊️ A Glimmer of Hope?
President Trump (in this 2026 timeline) told the NYT he is open to lifting sanctions if Iran's new leadership cooperates.
White House officials say the interim Iranian leader shows signs of wanting dialogue, which has calmed the initial panic slightly.
Don’t get too comfortable. We have 2 massive "macro" grenades coming our way soon:
March 11: CPI Data (Inflation)
March 18: Fed Interest Rate Decision
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🧨 POLYMARKET BREAKS RECORDS WHEN KALSHI FACES 'DEATH BET' BACKFLASH
While geopolitical tensions are high, platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are seeing unprecedented action, and a fair share of drama.
1️⃣ Polymarket Smashes Records
Polymarket just hit a massive milestone, recording a $478M daily trading volume following the coordinated attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.
Polymarket Notional Volume Smashes $478 Million. Source: @defioasis
Political Dominance: Nearly half of that activity ($220 million) came strictly from political markets.
Speed Over Tradition: The platform is proving it can price geopolitical events much faster than traditional finance or standard polling.
Whale Activity: Some individual contracts saw staggering liquidity, with single trades reaching up to $90 million.
It’s not all celebration, though.
Bubblemaps flagged some suspicious activity, identifying at least 6 digital addresses that raked in about $1.2M in profits from Iran-related trades.
This has sparked a heated debate about transparency and whether some users have "inside" info on military moves.
2️⃣ Kalshi & The "Khamenei" Controversy
While Polymarket is chasing records, US-regulated rival Kalshi is defending its ethics. Their market titled "Ali Khamenei no longer Supreme Leader?" became a flashpoint for controversy.
This specific market saw over $50 million in total volume, with $20 million flooding in on the day of the attacks alone.
Critics are accusing Kalshi of creating a "death bet," which is usually against the rules.
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour took to X to clarify. He insists the market is about geopolitical impact and leadership shifts, not "celebrating" death.
To stay within CFTC regulations and maintain ethical boundaries, Mansour explained their strict settlement process:
All positions are locked at the last trading price before any reports of death surface.
Any trades made after the news breaks are fully refunded, including transaction fees.
This ensures traders profit from political shifts, not the biological event of death itself.
Whether it's "insider" wallets on Polymarket or "death market" debates on Kalshi, regulators are definitely going to be watching this space closely as crypto speculation explodes.
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🔥 BURNING HOT TAKES FOR THE ROAD
Arthur Hayes thinks Middle East tensions may become Bitcoin’s catalyst, cause US war spending can push the Fed to print again. Read more
Former Mt. Gox CEO proposed a Bitcoin hard fork to recover 79,956 BTC (~$5B) from a 2011 hack. Even creditors said no? Read more
Binance is back under US scrutiny as lawmakers probe alleged Iran-linked fund flows worth $1.7B. Read more
X officially lifted its crypto advertising ban, allowing paid promotions again, but with strict disclosure rules. Read more
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