Are markets really that weak or is this just panic?

Markets are getting hit from both sides right now, and honestly it doesn’t look great.

Middle East tensions are pushing oil up fast, and that brings inflation fears back almost instantly. Every time that happens, money starts moving out of risk. Crypto and stocks usually take the hit first.

At the same time, the Fed isn’t really helping. Powell basically said no easy money for now. Maybe one rate cut later. So liquidity isn’t improving, and without that it’s hard for markets to keep going up.

Bitcoin already dropped below $70k, liquidations are stacking up, and oil moving higher just adds more pressure.

There’s some demand around $66.5k–$68k, so maybe that’s where buyers step in.

And now everyone’s bearish just because of the headlines?

Or does this actually get worse from here?