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After the US and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran, the prediction market platform Polymarket reached a new trading volume high, hitting $478 million in a single day, with political markets accounting for $220 million. Bubblemaps discovered at least six addresses profiting approximately $1.2 million, raising concerns about insider trading. Meanwhile, competitor Kalshi faced criticism for involving contracts related to Hamedani, despite its CEO claiming the contracts comply with CFTC regulations, the company is facing ethical challenges.

February 28, Israel launched a military operation against Iran with support from the United States, causing significant volatility in the crypto market. Major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all experienced sharp declines, especially when a well-known artist Huang Licheng was forcibly liquidated due to holding an Ethereum position with 25x leverage, resulting in a substantial loss of funds. This incident highlights the market risks associated with high leverage. The event has drawn widespread attention, and the crypto market's response to geopolitical risks has been swift. Investors should exercise caution in managing their risks.

Bitcoin has recently stabilized at $67,000, indicating that the market has absorbed geopolitical risks. Several analysts predict that Bitcoin may rebound to $73,000 to $74,000, but if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz leading to rising oil prices, it could trigger inflationary pressures and suppress Bitcoin demand.