Transatlantic tensions are heating up. When allies fracture—especially with NATO members caught between US and EU positions—it creates openings for rivals to exploit strategic advantages. Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, flagged exactly this risk: internal disagreements weaken the bloc's negotiating power and regional stability.

For crypto investors, geopolitical fragmentation traditionally triggers two responses: uncertainty premiums on risk assets, and renewed interest in decentralized financial infrastructure as a hedge against systemic instability. When traditional power structures become unpredictable, digital assets often see increased institutional attention as portfolio diversification tools.