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Why Conflict and Wars Affect Bitcoin

Luisito Gavara
3 min readJun 14, 2023

Why people turn to Bitcoin when times are uncertain.

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Over the past few years, Bitcoin has gained popularity as a revolutionary new type of currency that operates free from the constraints of governments and centralized financial institutions. While this decentralization has made it an attractive option for some, it also means that its value is prone to fluctuations, particularly during times of conflict and war. In this article, we will explore why this is the case and why more and more people, including investors and ordinary civilians alike, are turning to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin during times of conflict and war.

One of the primary ways that wars and conflicts can impact the price of Bitcoin is through the impact they have on traditional financial markets. Wars and conflicts often lead to a climate of uncertainty, which can cause investors to become hesitant and start selling off their traditional investments like stocks, bonds, and commodities. In such situations, many investors turn to Bitcoin as a safe haven asset to protect their wealth from the fluctuations of fiat currencies, and this leads to a surge in demand for Bitcoin.

Furthermore, wars and conflicts can lead to a loss of faith in central banks and existing financial systems, particularly in countries directly affected by the conflict. In such situations…

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Luisito Gavara
Luisito Gavara

Written by Luisito Gavara

A world traveller. From Venezuela, living in Canada, telling stories of humanity. POM (poet of medium). https://bmc.link/0iPLSjb

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