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Story: Bitcoin Surges to $45K as Gold and Silver Plummet

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Since March 8, 2026, tensions in Iran have propelled the cryptocurrency to new heights. Investors are fleeing traditional assets.

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Global stock markets have been wavering since the start of the US-Israeli hostilities. The Nasdaq has plunged by 3%, Apple has lost 2%, and Microsoft 1.8%.

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The situation is reminiscent of Ukraine. In short, when things heat up, Bitcoin rises.

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Christine Lagarde is concerned but acknowledges the evolution. On March 9, 2026, the ECB president expressed her concerns about Bitcoin's volatility while admitting its growing…

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Goldman Sachs has big plans. Their March 10, 2026 report projects that Bitcoin investments could reach 5% of institutional portfolios by the end of the year.

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This lack of official comment on Bitcoin's recent movements raises questions. A wait-and-see strategy or a lack of response to the market's rapid developments? Still unclear.

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Ethereum is also following the trend, reaching $3,200 on March 12, 2026. Less spectacular than Bitcoin, but it shows a growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies.

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JPMorgan released striking figures on March 13. Daily Bitcoin transactions have jumped by 25% since the start of the Iranian tensions.

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Binance confirms the trend with a 30% increase in trading volumes compared to the previous month. Users are looking to take advantage of market fluctuations.

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Chainalysis reveals impressive data in their March 15, 2026 report. Cross-border Bitcoin transactions have exploded by 40% since the start of tensions in Iran.

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Bitcoin thus reaches $45,000, a peak few analysts had predicted. The rise is rapid and brutal.

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International tensions could further amplify the phenomenon. Bitcoin shines while gold tarnishes.

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European central banks are observing this migration of capital to cryptocurrencies with particular attention. The Bank of France recorded an outflow of 2.

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American hedge funds are amplifying the movement with massive investments. Bridgewater Associates has quietly increased its Bitcoin position by $200 million according to sources…

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