President Trump Just Launched Another War

For many Americans, it’s hard to look away from the geopolitical crisis we’re in right now.

Since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, the CBOE Volatility Index – Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge” – has surged as much as 59%.

It’s the largest spike since November 2025, when fears over the government shutdown, trade war, and AI bubble hit the market.

In retaliation, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Roughly 20% of global oil supply passes through that narrow waterway. And the disruption is sending shockwaves through the economy.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 11 cents in a single day, according to AAA – the largest one-day increase since March 2022 – and another 7 cents just this morning. It’s up 34 cents in the past week alone. And analysts say prices could climb even higher if the conflict escalates.

Meanwhile, the region is descending into chaos. Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded as airports and seaports shut down across the Middle East.

Back home, the White House’s rationale for war keeps shifting. And the markets clearly don’t know what to make of it.

The Dow plunged as much as 3.4% shortly after Operation Epic Fury began… only to rebound 2.5% even as the conflict intensified and the death toll continued to rise. The Dow was down 1.6% after Thursday’s closing bell.

Missiles are flying. Oil markets are shaking. And investors everywhere are asking the same question: What happens next?

Truth is… nobody knows. But here at the Digital Asset Daily, we always have a gameplan.

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