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Current reports indicate that the White House has said President Trump is considering further military action after the ceasefire deteriorated, but no new strike has been officially ordered. At the same time, Trump has also publicly said he is willing to delay military action if a diplomatic agreement can be reached. Iran has warned it would respond forcefully to any new attack, so the situation remains highly uncertain. � Reuters +2 If tensions escalate, the likely market reaction would be: 🛢️ Oil (WTI/Brent): Higher geopolitical risk could keep crude prices elevated or push them higher due to concerns over Middle East supply and the Strait of Hormuz. � Reuters +1 🥇 Gold: Safe-haven demand would likely increase, supporting gold prices. ₿ Bitcoin & Crypto: A sharp "risk-off" move could trigger short-term selling pressure as investors reduce exposure to risk assets. However, if the conflict remains limited and markets stabilize, Bitcoin could recover relatively quickly. Will BTC hold? If the conflict stays contained, Bitcoin may consolidate and regain strength after the initial volatility. If the situation broadens into a larger regional conflict, a deeper correction is possible before buyers step back in. In the near term, expect higher volatility across oil, gold, equities, and crypto until there is more clarity on the geopolitical situation. � Reuters +1