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Middle East war turns oil into unexpected winner, outpacing 8-year XRP returns

A surge in global oil prices driven by escalating Israel-Iran tensions has prompted analysis that recent crude investors may have outperformed long-term XRP holders. WTI rose about 57 percent in roughly 12 days, while XRP fell about 5.6 percent. The conflict has heightened concerns over energy market volatility and the Strait of Hormuz. The comparison is based on a specific timeframe, with longer-term data showing different trends.