Israel's Defence Minister Katz says they're ready for a long-term stay in Lebanon.

This isn't just Middle East noise anymore. Geopolitical escalation = risk-off positioning across markets. Watch $BTC correlation to macro risk appetite here.

If this drags on, expect:
• Oil volatility ($WTI)
• Flight to safety (bonds, gold)
• Crypto could dump short-term on liquidity drain

Stay liquid. Hedges matter when things get spicy.