

What Happens To Bitcoin If The U.S. Strikes Iran?
9 snips Jun 19, 2025
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, from Ledn and originally from Venezuela, shares insights on the impact of geopolitical tensions on Bitcoin. He discusses how individuals from conflict zones utilize crypto for financial security. The conversation highlights the growing significance of Bitcoin-backed loans as a strategy for retaining asset exposure during market volatility. Mauricio explains the mechanics of collateralized loans and contrasts them with traditional financing, emphasizing transparency and liquidity in the evolving crypto landscape.
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Personal Crisis Drives Crypto Use
- Mauricio shares personal experience with currency collapse in Venezuela and Iran.
- People fire sale local assets and flee to Bitcoin and stablecoins during crisis for preserving wealth.
Stablecoins Lock Dollar Supremacy
- Stablecoins growth supports U.S. dollar dominance globally.
- They enable fast dollar access outside banking systems and support U.S. debt demand.
Buyers Wait for Dips
- Institutional Bitcoin buyers are cautious, waiting for dips rather than chasing highs.
- This leads to muted price upside despite large inflows.