According to Fox News, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl publicly supported Donald Trump during the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, stating that 'the world is going to be a safer place.' This high-profile endorsement comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive increased volatility in global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Historically, escalations in the region have led to risk-off sentiment, causing traders to seek safe-haven assets or liquidate speculative positions, which can translate into short-term price swings for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies (source: Fox News, June 19, 2025).