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Gold Crashes But $120 Billion Floods into Crypto As Trump Warns “Big Wave” Ahead

BeInCrypto|Lockridge Okoth|March 2, 2026 at 05:18 PM|1 views

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President Trump's warning about escalating Iran conflict triggered an unusual market response where gold crashed while $120 billion flowed into cryptocurrency markets. This represents a significant deviation from traditional safe-haven patterns where precious metals typically benefit during geopolitical tensions.

Key Takeaways

→Trump warned of a 'big wave' ahead regarding Iran conflict, jolting global markets
→Precious metals plunged despite typical safe-haven demand during geopolitical tensions
→Cryptocurrency markets surged with $120 billion in inflows, defying traditional flight-to-safety patterns
→Markets witnessed one of the sharpest cross-asset reversals in recent memory
→Crypto appears to be emerging as an alternative safe-haven asset during geopolitical uncertainty

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