Midnight Crash: Trump's Warning Ignites the Powder Keg in the Middle East, Crypto Market Bleeds Profusely
On June 17, 2025, during the early trading session of the Asian market, the crypto market experienced a sudden avalanche-like decline. Bitcoin plummeted from a high of $109,000, breaching the critical support level of $107,000 within two hours, with a daily volatility exceeding 8%; Ethereum simultaneously lost the $2,600 defense line, with $390 million in leveraged funds evaporating instantly across the network, leading to 110,000 accounts collectively getting liquidated. The trigger for this massacre pointed directly to the emergency warning issued by U.S. President Trump on the social media platform "Truth Social":
"Iran should have signed the 'agreement' I had them sign... Everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately!"
Accompanied by warnings, the night sky of Tehran was suddenly illuminated by anti-aircraft fire – Iranian state television confirmed multiple explosions, and the Revolutionary Guards vowed to carry out a "more painful response."
The signal for the full launch of the war machine has pushed WTI crude oil prices up by 2%, causing global risk assets to collapse.
II. Overview of Escalating Conflicts: Missiles, Nuclear Threats, and Great Power Rivalry
Meanwhile, according to Iranian media, multiple explosions occurred in the Iranian capital Tehran, with a large amount of air defense fire being shot. Iran warned that if the United States cannot restrain Israel, Iran will respond with "more painful consequences."
In the past 48 hours, the situation escalated into sustained attacks during the day, including an attack on the headquarters of the Iranian National Television and Radio.
Importantly, the Iranian government has now explicitly denied the accuracy of an earlier report by The Wall Street Journal, which stated that Tehran was seeking to return to the negotiating table with the Trump administration. The Iranian state-run Nournews claimed that the Iranian military shot down an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter near Tabriz, but the Israel Defense Forces quickly dismissed it, calling it "fake news."
According to Israeli media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently stated that Israel does not rule out the possibility of killing Khamenei - "This will end the conflict." He said, "I will not publicly elaborate on our plans, but we will spare no effort." Importantly, he revealed a significant piece of information - Netanyahu stated that Israel is "coordinating well" with the United States on the Iran issue.
In the United States, two American officials stated that as tensions in the Middle East escalate, the U.S. military has relocated a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe to provide options for Trump.
The flight tracking website AirNav systems reported that last Sunday night, over 31 U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft—mainly KC-135s and KC-45s—departed from the United States, flying east. Aerial refueling aircraft are important aviation assets that can extend the operational range, endurance, and flexibility of fighter jets.
These officials declined to comment on the number of aircraft but stated that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East, with one official saying it is a pre-planned deployment. The Nimitz can accommodate 5,000 personnel and more than 60 aircraft, including fighter jets.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group was previously scheduled to replace the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group, which has been deployed for several months, but is now heading to the Middle East ahead of schedule. Both will be present in the Middle East at the same time. The USS Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the US Navy, having entered service on May 3, 1975, and is planned to be retired in 2026, which could be its last deployment at sea. This is a very important symbolic deployment.
Overall, these deployments indicate that as Iran and Israel strike each other in an unprecedented open war, the number of civilian casualties on both sides is increasing, and the United States is significantly bolstering its air power in preparation for potentially sustained operations.
Financial blog Zero Hedge states that the redeployment of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers strongly indicates that Western military planners are preparing for a prolonged or escalating conflict, measuring in weeks rather than days.
"Deploying more than twenty U.S. Air Force tankers suddenly to the east is unusual. This is a clear signal that strategic readiness is in place," said Eric Schouten of Dyami Security Intelligence.
"Whether supporting Israel or preparing for remote operations, logistics are key. This move indicates that if tensions with Iran escalate, the U.S. is ready for a rapid escalation."
Shortly after these reports emerged, Iranian media reported that Iran is preparing to launch the "largest and most intense missile attack in history" against Israeli territory.
Israel's ongoing military operation, "Operation Lion", has been conducting coordinated precision strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, oil export terminals, and key targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) since last weekend. A column in The Wall Street Journal in October 2024 outlines the scope and sequence of these strikes, indicating that their goals extend far beyond deterrence and aim to pave the way for a regime change in Tehran.
Conclusion: Rebuilding Consensus Under the Shadow of Nuclear Threats
As Trump's evacuation order tears through the dawn with Tehran's air defense alarms, the crypto market is undergoing a brutal stress test—geopolitical risk pricing mechanisms are collapsing, traditional safe-haven assets are failing, and the automated slaughter of leveraged liquidations is underway. Historical experience shows: war has never destroyed technological revolutions; it only accelerates paradigm shifts. In the parallel timeline of missiles and blockchain, only those who hold the two tickets of sovereign capital entry (Texas treasury reserve Bitcoin) and anti-censorship agreements (such as Sovereign Engine) can witness the dawn of a new order at the collapse of civilization.
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"Evacuate Tehran! NOW!" Trump's tweet triggers a big pump in crude oil and a flash crash in Bitcoin.
Written by: White55, Mars Finance
On June 17, 2025, during the early trading session of the Asian market, the crypto market experienced a sudden avalanche-like decline. Bitcoin plummeted from a high of $109,000, breaching the critical support level of $107,000 within two hours, with a daily volatility exceeding 8%; Ethereum simultaneously lost the $2,600 defense line, with $390 million in leveraged funds evaporating instantly across the network, leading to 110,000 accounts collectively getting liquidated. The trigger for this massacre pointed directly to the emergency warning issued by U.S. President Trump on the social media platform "Truth Social":
"Iran should have signed the 'agreement' I had them sign... Everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately!"
Accompanied by warnings, the night sky of Tehran was suddenly illuminated by anti-aircraft fire – Iranian state television confirmed multiple explosions, and the Revolutionary Guards vowed to carry out a "more painful response."
The signal for the full launch of the war machine has pushed WTI crude oil prices up by 2%, causing global risk assets to collapse.
II. Overview of Escalating Conflicts: Missiles, Nuclear Threats, and Great Power Rivalry
Meanwhile, according to Iranian media, multiple explosions occurred in the Iranian capital Tehran, with a large amount of air defense fire being shot. Iran warned that if the United States cannot restrain Israel, Iran will respond with "more painful consequences."
In the past 48 hours, the situation escalated into sustained attacks during the day, including an attack on the headquarters of the Iranian National Television and Radio.
Importantly, the Iranian government has now explicitly denied the accuracy of an earlier report by The Wall Street Journal, which stated that Tehran was seeking to return to the negotiating table with the Trump administration. The Iranian state-run Nournews claimed that the Iranian military shot down an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter near Tabriz, but the Israel Defense Forces quickly dismissed it, calling it "fake news."
According to Israeli media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently stated that Israel does not rule out the possibility of killing Khamenei - "This will end the conflict." He said, "I will not publicly elaborate on our plans, but we will spare no effort." Importantly, he revealed a significant piece of information - Netanyahu stated that Israel is "coordinating well" with the United States on the Iran issue.
In the United States, two American officials stated that as tensions in the Middle East escalate, the U.S. military has relocated a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe to provide options for Trump.
The flight tracking website AirNav systems reported that last Sunday night, over 31 U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft—mainly KC-135s and KC-45s—departed from the United States, flying east. Aerial refueling aircraft are important aviation assets that can extend the operational range, endurance, and flexibility of fighter jets.
These officials declined to comment on the number of aircraft but stated that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East, with one official saying it is a pre-planned deployment. The Nimitz can accommodate 5,000 personnel and more than 60 aircraft, including fighter jets.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group was previously scheduled to replace the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group, which has been deployed for several months, but is now heading to the Middle East ahead of schedule. Both will be present in the Middle East at the same time. The USS Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the US Navy, having entered service on May 3, 1975, and is planned to be retired in 2026, which could be its last deployment at sea. This is a very important symbolic deployment.
Overall, these deployments indicate that as Iran and Israel strike each other in an unprecedented open war, the number of civilian casualties on both sides is increasing, and the United States is significantly bolstering its air power in preparation for potentially sustained operations.
Financial blog Zero Hedge states that the redeployment of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers strongly indicates that Western military planners are preparing for a prolonged or escalating conflict, measuring in weeks rather than days.
"Deploying more than twenty U.S. Air Force tankers suddenly to the east is unusual. This is a clear signal that strategic readiness is in place," said Eric Schouten of Dyami Security Intelligence.
"Whether supporting Israel or preparing for remote operations, logistics are key. This move indicates that if tensions with Iran escalate, the U.S. is ready for a rapid escalation."
Shortly after these reports emerged, Iranian media reported that Iran is preparing to launch the "largest and most intense missile attack in history" against Israeli territory.
Israel's ongoing military operation, "Operation Lion", has been conducting coordinated precision strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, oil export terminals, and key targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) since last weekend. A column in The Wall Street Journal in October 2024 outlines the scope and sequence of these strikes, indicating that their goals extend far beyond deterrence and aim to pave the way for a regime change in Tehran.
Conclusion: Rebuilding Consensus Under the Shadow of Nuclear Threats
As Trump's evacuation order tears through the dawn with Tehran's air defense alarms, the crypto market is undergoing a brutal stress test—geopolitical risk pricing mechanisms are collapsing, traditional safe-haven assets are failing, and the automated slaughter of leveraged liquidations is underway. Historical experience shows: war has never destroyed technological revolutions; it only accelerates paradigm shifts. In the parallel timeline of missiles and blockchain, only those who hold the two tickets of sovereign capital entry (Texas treasury reserve Bitcoin) and anti-censorship agreements (such as Sovereign Engine) can witness the dawn of a new order at the collapse of civilization.