Following the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran this Saturday morning (February 28, 2026), widespread speculation has emerged about the potential for World War III. Iran has swiftly retaliated by launching missile attacks on US military bases in the region, as well as targeting Israeli territory, intensifying fears of a broader conflict.
With the strikes occurring over the weekend, several prominent crypto KOLs, including Ash Crypto, have suggested that President Trump's actions may be strategically timed to disrupt the cryptocurrency market while safeguarding traditional US stock markets, how about those that have access to 24/7 US stocks and Metal futures on platform like Bitget? Anyway some argue that the administration could de-escalate the situation before Wall Street opens on Monday, minimizing fallout for equities amid ongoing volatility in digital assets, where Bitcoin has dipped below $64k and the broader market has shed over $100 billion in value.
Precious metals, historically viewed as safe-haven assets during geopolitical unrest, have responded positively. Gold has surged past $5,280 per ounce today, while silver has climbed above $94. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs and FX Empire forecast gold could reach $6,000–$8,000 per ounce if escalations persist, driven by heightened safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and global economic uncertainties.
