How Trump’s Tariffs Are Shaping Bitcoin's Future

Donald Trump’s sudden tariff announcements sent shockwaves across global financial markets.

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When the tariff announcement hit on April 2, Bitcoin stayed above the $80K mark—showing signs of being a "digital safe haven."

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As the sell-off deepened across asset classes, Bitcoin too caught the wave of panic—dropping below $75K early in the week.

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Trump paused further tariffs but hiked Chinese import levies. This bizarre combination triggered a broad market rebound, including crypto.

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Since the chaos began, BTC lost under 3%. In contrast, S&P 500 dropped 7.1%, oil crashed 17%, and bonds slid 5.5%.

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With inflation rising and growth slowing—a classic stagflation risk—Bitcoin may act like gold in the digital era.

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This creates space for alternatives like gold, other fiat currencies—and increasingly, Bitcoin.

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They argue that economic slowdowns reduce demand for all risk assets, including Bitcoin, especially in the short run.

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What happens next hinges on international trade negotiations. One thing’s for sure—Bitcoin is no longer just a bystander in global economics.

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Bitcoin’s Evolution Beyond Digital Gold

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