How Crypto Dodges Economic Siegecraft
When Russia’s banks were exiled from SWIFT in 2022, Bitcoin became a financial lifeline—trading at a 40% premium on Moscow exchanges. Geopolitical risk isn’t a threat; it’s crypto’s growth serum. I bought Monero (XMR) pre-Ukraine invasion, betting on its privacy appeal. Two weeks later, it spiked 79%. War isn’t hell—it’s alpha.
China’s Ban and the Shadow Market Boom
Beijing banned crypto in 2021. Yet Chinese traders now funnel $90B/year through OTC desks and VPNs. My play? Loaded up on Tether (USDT) during the ban hysteria. When Hong Kong “re-legalized” crypto in 2023, my stash surged 22%. Tyrants hate crypto. Tyrants’ citizens love it. Invest where fear meets defiance.
How De-Dollarization Fuels Crypto’s Rise
BRICS nations hoard gold and plot dollar alternatives. But gold can’t cross borders in seconds. I allocated 15% to Bitcoin mining stocks (RIOT, MARA) as India/Russia/Saudi Arabia quietly accumulate. When the IMF warned of “currency fragmentation” in 2024, my position doubled. Fiat wars are crypto’s recruitment drive.
How Central Banks Force Citizens Into Crypto
China’s digital yuan tracks purchases. Nigeria’s eNaira froze protestor funds. Privacy coins (ZEC, DASH) thrive where CBDCs stalk. I rotated into Zcash before EU privacy debates—it pumped 65% as regulators panicked. Governments weaponizing money? Buy the crypto backlash.
How Dissidents Turn Crypto Into Refuge
Belarusian activists store funds in Bitcoin. Iranian women mine ETH to bypass hijab laws. My portfolio’s “dissident allocation”: 10% to decentralized tools (Tor-integrated wallets, blockchain domains). When Argentina elected a pro-Bitcoin president, my LATAM crypto ETF (LATM) jumped 31%. Oppression breeds innovation.
How to Hedge WW3 With Satoshis
I hold 5% in Bitcoin stored on steel plates buried in New Zealand. Why? When North Korea missile tests spook markets, BTC often rallies as a “digital gold.” During 2023’s Taiwan Strait crisis, my cold wallet gained 18% while stocks tanked. Apocalypse insurance isn’t paranoid—it’s portfolio hygiene.
Become a Crypto War Correspondent
Geopolitical risk isn’t a spreadsheet metric—it’s a live grenade in fiat’s hands. Track sanctions, dissident movements, and CBDC dystopias. While others panic, you’ll profit from the chaos.
“In the war between states and crypto, I’m betting on the math.”
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