A shooting incident near the White House can shake markets—but the crypto impact is usually short-term and sentiment-driven, not fundamental. Here’s the real effect in simple terms:

1. Short-term volatility

Whenever there’s sudden political or security news, traders react quickly. You may see quick dips or spikes in major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum within hours.

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