Iran to Collect Hormuz Shipping Fees in BTC for $10B Boost

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: May 18 2026

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New Platform Launch: Iran's Ministry of Economy is developing a new platform called 'Hormuz Safe' to facilitate maritime insurance payments in bitcoin for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially generating over $10 billion in revenue, reflecting Iran's strategic intent to leverage its geopolitical position.
Insurance Coverage Details: The platform aims to provide specialized insurance coverage for maritime freight navigating the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, with coverage becoming effective upon payment confirmation, although specific policy conditions and claims procedures remain undisclosed.
Sanctions Evasion Strategy: By requiring bitcoin for high-value transactions, Iran seeks to reduce dependence on dollar-based systems amid international sanctions, allowing shipowners to avoid direct transit fees when entering waters claimed by Iran.
Implementation Uncertainty: While the initiative has the potential to transform shipping payment methods in the Strait of Hormuz, it remains unclear whether 'Hormuz Safe' is operational, and there is a lack of public information regarding the full rollout or regulations, increasing the project's implementation risks.

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Technical Analysis for SAFE

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Safe (SAFE). As of , Safe (SAFE) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 5 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 2 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for SAFE stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, SAFE is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Safe (SAFE) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.0874	0.11	0.126	0.148	0.164	0.187	0.203
Fibonacci	0.11	0.124	0.133	0.148	0.163	0.172	0.187

About SAFE

Safe is the ownership layer of web3 securing >$100B+. It includes Safe{Core} a full stack of account abstraction infrastructure and the industry-standard multi-sig, Safe{Wallet}. The project is focused on making every Ethereum account, a smart account and enabling new use cases like AI, Staking, Gaming, SocialFi, DeFi, and Payments to flourish with gasless transaction, easy face-ID like logins, onramps, recovery and more. Safe currently has a large ecosystem of 200+ projects including Gnosis Pay and Worldcoin, deployed in over 15 networks, building on the Safe smart account standard. Safe{Wallet} is also used widely by individuals like Vitalik Buterin, Punk6529 as well as web2 giants like Shopify and Reddit for self-custody of assets and high value NFTs.As of April 2023, over 8M Safe accounts have been created, making >40 million transactions. The open-source contracts are battle-tested and have been formally verified and audited multiple times. There have been no critical security incidents since Safe was deployed in 2018 and Safe remains the benchmark of security in the industry.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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