Iran launched 39 missiles and drones at Kuwait's vital facilities. Here's why the escalating Gulf conflict matters for crypto investors and Bitcoin.

Iranian missile strikes on Kuwait sent Brent crude up 9.6% and renewed the Bitcoin safe-haven debate as Gulf conflict risk stays elevated in July 2026.

Kuwait intercepted 4 cruise missiles and 21 drones in an IRGC attack on US military sites. Bitcoin briefly dipped to $99.5K before recovering near $100K.