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Analyst disputes Mark Cuban's claim that Bitcoin failed as a hedge during the Iran war.

Market News
22 May 2026
Benzinga
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Mark Cuban sold most of his Bitcoin holdings, claiming it failed as a hedge during the Iran war while gold surged. However, analyst Scott Melker fact-checked Cuban's statement, showing that gold peaked before the war and since the war began, Bitcoin has actually risen about 20%, outperforming gold's 11-12% increase. Meanwhile, SpaceX revealed it owns 18,712 Bitcoin, more than double previous estimates, signaling continued institutional interest in Bitcoin despite volatility. This highlights differing views on Bitcoin's role as a store of value during geopolitical events.

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