EIA projects Strait of Hormuz traffic won’t normalize until early 2027

The blockade-induced oil output cut heightens global supply concerns, potentially driving crude prices to new highs and increasing market volatility. The post Middle East oil output slashed by 11M bpd amid Strait of Hormuz blockade: EIA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The UK's push for a toll-free Strait of Hormuz deal could prevent geopolitical tensions and set a precedent against crypto-based transit fees. The post UK urges swift US-Iran deal to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz without tolls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arthur Hayes has turned sharply defensive on risk assets, warning that an AI stock-market unwind could spill into crypto before Bitcoin eventually benefits from the liquidity response that follows. In his June 9 essay “Reality Test,” the BitMEX co-founder said Maelstrom has cut several crypto positions while keeping Bitcoin and Ether as core holdings. Hayes’ argument starts outside crypto, with oil. He frames the US-Iran conflict and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic as the central macro variable for markets, arguing that higher hydrocarbon prices could feed inflation, constrain US political options and pressure the AI trade that has dominated capital allocation since late 2022. “We start with oil and end with an election in Pax Americana,” Hayes wrote. “This story arc could produce a situation whereby the AI stock bubble pops and takes the entire crypto complex down with it. When the dust settles, then and only then, can Bitcoin rise from the ashes.” Hayes Turns Bearish On Crypto And R

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate global oil prices and disrupt shipping routes, impacting international trade stability. The post Marivex crew issues distress call after US missile strike off Oman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident underscores the fragile geopolitical climate in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially impacting global energy security and diplomacy. The post US Central Command investigates Apache helicopter downing near Oman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to oil price spikes, impacting global inflation, central bank policies, and market dynamics. The post Trump says pilots safe after US Army helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil markets but may not resolve underlying geopolitical tensions. The post Oil flow through Strait of Hormuz to rise, says Energy Secretary Wright appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Wall Street collapsed and bitcoin tumbled Tuesday after Iran shot down a U.S. military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, torching an earlier ceasefire rally and sending markets into a sharp risk-off spiral. Markets Get Crushed The Nasdaq Composite shed 844 points, falling to 25,085, its steepest single-session drop since last week’s brutal selloff. The […]