: Rather than simple uncertainty, the market is experiencing "instability," with 72% of Americans holding a negative view of the economy as of February 2026.

: Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy supplies, fueling a negative supply shock that has eroded purchasing power and lifted global inflation.

: High inflation and mounting debt have led some to view traditional monetary systems as "fragile," increasing interest in decentralized alternatives.

The current crisis is defined by a sharp correction in equities, particularly after the "Buffett Indicator" (the ratio of U.S. stock value to GDP) reached a dangerous 221% earlier this year.

Traditional "safe-haven" currencies, like the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen, have shown mixed performance.