★US fighter jet shot down over Iran, Bitcoin wavers as geopolitical risk escalates

"Escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly involving major powers, typically drive capital flows into perceived safe-haven assets, including gold and potentially Bitcoin given its decentralized nature. This event tests Bitcoin's digital gold narrative, influencing institutional allocation strategies and market structure as investors re-evaluate risk premiums across asset classes. Sustained instability could accelerate regulatory scrutiny on crypto's role in global capital flight."