The Bitcoin (BTC) market could face turmoil due to rising geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump ordered the War Department to immediately begin nuclear testing.
The decision was announced in response to other countries’ testing programs and came a day after Russia reported successful testing. Poseidon, an unmanned submarine equipped with nuclear poweras well as Burevestnik cruise missiles.
Due to the global instability, the price of the digital asset is estimated at $108,300. Increasing global uncertainty is also reflected in betting platforms such as Polymarket, where the probability of a nuclear detonation occurring in 2025 is currently 7%.
Panorama of war and nuclear risks Traditional financial markets and Bitcoin financial markets tend to create risk aversion. According to a report by CriptoNoticias, geopolitical conflicts and large-scale crises have historically typically triggered a flight of capital into assets and liquidity considered safe havens, which can put downward pressure on assets such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
In contrast to the pressure nuclear risks are putting on Bitcoin, stocks of companies connected to the nuclear industry have seen notable increases. Cameco Co., Ltd. specializes in mining and selling uranium. The stock rose about 32.5% last week.rose from $80 to over $106.
Similarly, Constellation, which specializes in nuclear and renewable energy, grew by about 12.7% over the same period. Stock price ranges from $355 to over $400.
The White House’s nuclear test order highlights growing international anxiety. Although Bitcoin is an anti-inflationary asset and a decentralized store of value, its price trajectory remains sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical events.
