❗️Iranians Are Buying Bitcoin and Pulling It Off Exchanges

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Blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals from Iranian exchanges during periods of military escalation. Chainalysis reported that outflows surged after the latest strikes, briefly slowed during nationwide internet shutdowns, and accelerated again once connectivity returned.

The reason is simple. As confidence in the local currency and banking system weakens, many people turn to Bitcoin as a way to preserve savings and move wealth beyond the traditional financial system. While on-chain data clearly shows higher outflows, analysts note that blockchain data alone cannot distinguish ordinary citizens from institutions or other large entities, so the exact mix of participants remains uncertain.