Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral begins as Bitcoin's 2.2% rally following his assassination reinforces its role as a geopolitical hedge asset.

Iran prepares for Ali Khamenei's historic funeral amid leadership transition. No head of state in Iran by end of 2026 at 2.7% YES.

Iran's President Pezeshkian calls for unity after Khamenei's assassination. Bitcoin dropped to $63K before rebounding, and Iranian crypto exchange outflows