# Analysis of International Situation's Impact on Virtual Currency Trends (As of March 22)
## I. Current Core Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Factors
- **Middle East Conflict Escalation**: US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure; Iran threatens to block Strait of Hormuz (30% of global oil passage), oil prices break $103/barrel, global inflation heating up again.
- **Fed Continues Hawkish Stance**: FOMC held rates steady on March 18, rate cut expectations pushed to year-end, US dollar strengthens, liquidity tightens.
- **Regulatory Improvements**: SEC/CFTC clarify mainstream crypt
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