On March 6, Israeli Ministry of Finance estimates show that the current conflict with Iran may cause an economic loss of about 9 billion shekels (approximately $2.93 billion) per week, equivalent to about 41,300 Bitcoins (assuming Bitcoin price is around $70,000). If more lenient “orange” restriction measures are adopted, weekly losses could decrease to about 4.3 billion shekels (around $1.35 billion), or 18,000 Bitcoins.
The Ministry notes that these losses not only include military expenses but also reflect the extent of domestic economic shutdowns under restrictions such as school closures, travel bans, and reduced public services. Israel’s economy was growing steadily before the conflict, with an expected growth rate of 3.1% in 2025. Growth may continue after a ceasefire in Gaza in 2026, but long-term strict restrictions could reverse some of that growth.
Bitcoin, as a globally active and 24/7 traded digital asset, is used as a standard measure of war-related economic losses. A weekly loss of 41,300 Bitcoins exceeds the new coin supply of the Bitcoin network over about 13 weeks and far surpasses the absorption capacity of typical large institutional ETFs. This indicates that the economic impact, measured in digital assets, is highly comparable. If Israel holds these Bitcoins, its reserves would rank among the top five globally, second only to Ukraine.
Analysts say this estimate provides a quantifiable perspective on the market impact and highlights the potential effects of war on investor confidence and asset liquidity. As restrictions continue, four-week cumulative losses could reach about 165,000 Bitcoins, far exceeding new issuance and ETF absorption, suggesting that economic shutdowns could have profound effects on financial markets and the crypto ecosystem.
Although Israel has not yet established Bitcoin reserves, the local cryptocurrency market continues to grow steadily. Between 2024 and 2025, capital inflows exceeded $713 billion, demonstrating that even amid geopolitical tensions, the digital asset market remains resilient and serves as a safe haven.
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