Geopolitical tensions in Iran triggered Bitcoin volatility and $300 million in liquidations, but institutional adoption and a landmark Uniswap court victory could signal stronger long-term momentum for crypto markets.

As Bitcoin faces volatility and global uncertainty rises, tokenized gold has surged past $6 billion while stablecoins now command over $307 billion in liquidity. Here’s why investors are rotating into defensive crypto strategies — and how institutions are accelerating the shift toward on-chain safe havens.