The Split Reactions in Crypto to Geopolitical Shocks

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Corporations Stack Bitcoin Reserves Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

On June 23, 2025, corporations aggressively increased their Bitcoin holdings despite geopolitical tensions. Japan’s Metaplanet acquired 1,111 BTC, nearing Tesla’s 11,509 BTC stash. U.S.-based Strategy added 245 BTC, pushing its total to 592,100 BTC. MĂ©liuz, Locate Technologies, and The Blockchain Group also boosted their reserves.

As Bitcoin’s year-to-date yield hits 1,231.7%, corporate adoption solidifies its role as a treasury hedge, with growing interest in its deflationary, decentralized nature

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Bitcoin’s PTSD Vibes & My Hunt for Dead Cat Bounces: A Plan for a Crypto Comeback

The author compares crypto investing to surviving chaos, expressing fears over global tensions while eyeing gold, oil, and potential "dead cat bounce" opportunities in beaten-down altcoins like Bitcoin Cash, SEI, and ENA. Despite Bitcoin's bleak chart evoking PTSD, they’re holding unpopular coins in hopes of recovery.

One pick was bought with their mom’s money, raising the stakes. Ultimately, they’re emotionally detached, focusing on life goals while crypto remains a hopeful side hustle.

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Despite global instability, Bitcoin and Ethereum manage to raise $1.2 billion

Despite rising geopolitical tensions, institutional investors poured $15.1 billion into crypto over ten consecutive weeks. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the inflows, with BTC attracting $1.1 billion despite volatility, and ETH receiving $124 million. Altcoins like Solana and XRP also saw modest inflows.

While conflicts like the Iran situation stirred markets, they no longer cause panic like before, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto as a resilient asset class amid global instability.

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Mixed Signals

Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation amid global unrest has frustrated traders, though $100K still holds bullish promise. The author critiques surveillance via Waymo robo-taxis during LA riots and slams privacy erosion justified by “safety.” Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East and big oil politics may soon spike gas prices.

On the charts, a rare short-term death cross contrasts a bullish long-term golden cross—sending mixed signals as the market stands at a volatile crossroads.