Jakarta, Pintu News – The cryptocurrency market is now under significant pressure as escalating conflict in the Middle East affects global energy markets and the outlook for Bitcoin (BTC). In the past few days, new threats from Iran that attacks will continue and could push crude oil prices closer to US$200 per barrel have made market sentiment even more volatile. Investors and crypto market novices need to understand how geopolitical factors like these can affect digital asset prices as well as inflation and United States monetary policy.

Bitcoin ‘s (BTC) price movement is showing signs of vulnerability as the market faces geopolitical uncertainty. Although Bitcoin briefly held above the crucial US$70,000 level (around Rp1.18 billion) after a three-day rally, new threats from Iran triggered investors’ fears of a trend reversal. Technical analysis shows a bearish pattern that could pull BTC prices towards US$65,000 or lower if selling pressure increases.

The Iranian military stated that it would change its tactics to a sustained attack and seek to punish the United States and its allies by withholding oil shipments. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of global oil supplies, continues to be the focus of conflict, resulting in significant disruptions to global oil flows. The threat could trigger oil prices to rise to close to US$200 per barrel if supplies are disrupted for longer.

More expensive crude oil has an indirect impact on the crypto market as it drives inflation rates globally. If oil approaches the US$200 per barrel level, energy and transportation costs will increase, which can then trigger a rise in the prices of goods and services. High inflation can make it harder for central banks like the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, which often negatively affects risky assets including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH).
The continuing conflict has pushed oil prices up significantly; Brent crude is trading back around US$100 per barrel (around Rp1.69 million) following supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts even predict the potential for oil prices to exceed US$100 per barrel within days if the disruption does not improve. This rise puts additional pressure on an already inflation-prone global market.
In a situation of energy turmoil, some crypto investors are looking to digital assets as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Bitcoin tends to be seen as an alternative when inflation is rising, but volatility remains high in the short term. Uncertainty over energy and geopolitical wars makes investment strategies more complex for both institutional and retail market participants.
Oil prices and cryptocurrency markets are often indirectly correlated through basic macro indicators such as inflation and monetary policy. When oil prices spike, inflation expectations also increase, affecting the yields of risky assets. Bitcoin prices can experience selling pressure even when investors initially capitalize on short-term bullish momentum.
Investors holding crypto should remain alert to geopolitical information that could potentially affect global markets and digital assets. Economic data such as the US CPI, central bank decisions, as well as conflict developments in the Middle East will continue to be important indicators towards the direction of the crypto market. The risk of prices falling or rising substantially remains as global sentiment is more volatile than long-term fundamentals.

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This content aims to enrich readers’ information. Pintu collects this information from various relevant sources and is not influenced by outside parties. Note that an asset’s past performance does not determine its projected future performance. Crypto trading activities are subject to high risk and volatility, always do your own research and use cold hard cash before investing. All activities of buying andselling Bitcoin and other crypto asset investments are the responsibility of the reader.
Reference:
– Coingape. Bitcoin Price At Risk of Losing $65k as Iran Warns of “Continuous Strikes” That May Push Oil to $200. Accessed March 12, 2026.
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