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Why Crypto Is Ignoring the Strait of Hormuz Closure
While oil prices spike on news that Iran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again, Bitcoin and most major cryptocurrencies are barely reacting. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine why crypto markets seem disconnected from geopolitical risk in mid-2026. They dig into the numbers: Bitcoin flat near $64,200, Ethereum down 0.8% on the week, XRP and ADA losing 3%—while Solana bucks the trend with a 1.7% gain. The hosts explore whether crypto's decoupling from traditional macro shocks is a sign of maturity or just apathy from retail traders distracted by the SpaceX IPO. They also…
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