James Wynn Reveals His Defensive Play Amid Trump’s Fiery Iran Message
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James Wynn, the high-leverage crypto trader known for turning $7,600 into $25 million on PEPE, warned traders that markets will deteriorate further before recovering. Wynn outlined a multi-asset defensive strategy, shorting US equities and going long on oil while selectively buying Bitcoin (BTC) dips with spot capital. All these is amid the US President Donald Trump’s fiery geopolitical message on Sunday against Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. James Wynn’s Macro Bets and the Iran Factor The trader’s positioning reflects a broader macro thesis tied to geopolitical escalation. James Wynn said he is short the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, long on WTI crude oil, and accumulating BTC on pullbacks. It’s going to get a lot worse before getting better. Current trades: LONG: WTI (Oil) obviously. SHORT: S&P500 obviously. BIG SHORT: NASDAQ obviously. Spot: Cash and buying dips on Bitcoin although I believe it will get dragged through the mud a little longer. Make… pic.twitter.com/fVkPzuj3f1 — James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) April 5, 2026 He also flagged positive expected value in the Singapore dollar, Chinese yuan, euro, and British pound. He expects gold to hold its price or reach new all-time highs soon. On real estate, Wynn acknowledged his own exposure to the sector, calling it a losing position while stressing the importance of diversification. His strategy aligns with the current geopolitical environment. President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum on Truth Social, threatening to strike power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/hjaounz3yh — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 5, 2026 Iran has kept the Strait effectively closed since the US-Israel military operation began on February 28, disrupting roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. Low Liquidity Wicks and Liquidation Hunts Separately, James Wynn warned about Bitcoin price action. He flagged a Sunday…
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