Enthusiast Asks Investors to Buy Crypto As Iran vs Israel Escalates

• Michael Van Poppe advocates buying opportunities as the crypto market dips amid the Iran vs. Israel war. 
• Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins see significant declines as trading volume surges amid market volatility.
• Ethena protocol under the lens as the crypto market tests its stability.

In the wake of significant price fluctuations across the cryptocurrency market, investors are eyeing opportunities amidst geopolitical tensions and market corrections. In between these, a notable figure within the crypto space, Michael Van Poppe, CIO & Founder of MN Trading Consultancy, has taken to social media to encourage investors to capitalize on the dip. 

Van Poppe’s tweet highlighted the correlation between recent price drops and geopolitical developments, specifically pointing to the missile attack of Iran on Israel. In his opinion, he suggested that the current market conditions present favorable buying opportunities, particularly for the likes of Ethereum , which was at $3000, Chainlink which is down by 50%, and Arbitrum , which is down by 70%.

However, the market has since recovered with, Ethereum up to $ 3100, Chainlink, and Arbitrum, but by 5-7% each as of writing. 

Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, experienced a notable decline, briefly dipping below $62,000 before rebounding to $66,000. Similarly, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Solana, and several other altcoins saw significant drops in value, with some experiencing double-digit percentage declines.

The volatility in the cryptocurrency market has sparked heightened interest from investors seeking to capitalize on price fluctuations. Despite the downturn, trading volume has surged, indicating continued engagement and activity within the crypto space.

One project drawing particular attention amidst the market turmoil is Ethena, an Ethereum-based protocol behind USDe , a synthetic dollar pegged to the US dollar. With over $2 billion in deposits, Ethena’s stability mechanisms are under scrutiny, especially in adverse market conditions where maintaining the peg becomes challenging.

However, a glimmer of relief emerged as geopolitical tensions appeared to ease. A tweet by Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations stated that the situation can be “deemed concluded,”  but with a warning of a potential escalation in the event of further provocations from Israel.