#MarketRebound
Tariff Pause = Crypto Pump?
Markets React as Trump Hits Pause on Trade Tensions
Big news dropped—and crypto didn’t miss a beat.
President Trump just announced a 90-day suspension on all tariffs, aligning them temporarily at a flat 10% rate across the board (except China, still under heightened pressure). The move aims to buy time for broader trade negotiations.
Markets React: Risk-On Mode Engaged
• Bitcoin (BTC): Rebounded sharply to $81,000
• Ethereum (ETH): Popped back to $1,600
• U.S. Markets: Stocks surged as investors breathed a sigh of relief
Why the spike?
With tariffs on hold and a less aggressive trade environment, investors are betting that macro uncertainty may ease—at least temporarily. That’s fuel for risk assets, especially in crypto.
Relief Rally or Calm Before the Storm?
This pump feels like a relief rally, driven by:
• Softer trade policy = less pressure on the dollar
• Return of risk appetite
• Optimism over a potential Fed pause or pivot
But let’s be real—macro volatility is far from over.
China is still being targeted with elevated tariffs. The Fed hasn’t signaled a clear dovish turn. And inflation data remains sticky.
Crypto Outlook
• BTC needs to hold above $80K to confirm strength
• ETH reclaiming $1.6K is nice—but needs volume and DeFi activity to sustain
• Altcoins still lagging = capital clustering in majors (typical in early macro relief phases)
The Bottom Line
Trump’s tariff pause has lit a fire under crypto, but whether it’s a true trend reversal or just a macro sugar rush remains to be seen.
Stay tactical, watch for Fed & inflation updates, and as always—
buy dips, not pumps.