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Bankless · Friday, July 24, 2026

Oil Prices Surge to $100 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices have surged to $100 per barrel, marking a 40% increase in just 20 days, driven by renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. This development has contributed to a significant downturn in traditional finance markets, with the SPY experiencing a notable decline.

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But big news, $100 oil is back. It's up 40% in 20 days as renewed tensions over around the Strait of Hormuz.
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And that is sending the SPY spiraling. It's been a bad week in the TradFi markets, Ryan, but an okay week in crypto.
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Heard on Bankless — “ROLLUP: Crypto’s 2-Week Deadline | The CLARITY Act | $100 Oil | OpenAI Model Escapes, published Friday, July 24, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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