How Crypto is Proving its Worth During the U.S./Iran Conflict

Max Gokhman thinks Bitcoin is proving its worth as an alternative asset during the U.S./Iran conflict. He believes that Middle Eastern wealth is moving into blockchain rather than gold or equities, propping up prices. He differentiates popular crypto products, comparing Bitcoin vs Solana and other tokens, which are able to offer different things. He notes Bitcoin tends to be the starter asset before traders move further into the sector.

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