I've noticed an interesting pattern in recent days. When traditional markets close for the weekend, crypto becomes the only place where you can truly hedge positions and express macroeconomic views. And right now, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, everyone has shifted there.

Perpetual contracts on commodity assets have shown significant growth. Oil jumped about 6.2% to $70.6 per barrel, gold increased by more than 5% to $5,464, and silver rose 8% to $97.5 per ounce. The daily volume for silver exceeded $400 million, and gold approached $140 million. Interestingly, US indices on the platform fell by 1–2%, which makes sense given the uncertainty.

But what happened with crypto? First, there was a panic outflow into safe assets. Bitcoin temporarily dropped 3.8%, then recovered. According to the latest data, BTC is trading around $77,700, and ETH holds at $2,310. The total market capitalization of digital assets still lost about $128 billion since the conflict began.

The most fascinating thing is that 24/7 Bitcoin trading has made it the most liquid asset precisely when other markets are closed. Experts from major trading operations note that this is now a new reality. Perpetual contracts on specialized platforms provide round-the-clock pricing, which could trigger serious macroeconomic shifts in how global markets operate.

More and more assets are moving toward 24/7 trading. And this isn’t just a trend; it’s already becoming a necessity for those who want to effectively manage risks amid growing volatility and uncertainty. Quite an interesting time for crypto, honestly.