#比特币与美国关税政策 Bitcoin, as a decentralized cryptocurrency, has no direct connection to U.S. tariff policies, but the two may interact indirectly through macroeconomics, international trade, and capital flows:
1. Safe-Haven Attributes and Trade Friction
If the U.S. escalates tariffs (such as in the trade war with China), it may trigger market concerns about dollar volatility or economic uncertainty, leading some investors to view Bitcoin as 'digital gold' to hedge risks, which could drive its short-term price up. For example, during the U.S.-China trade friction in 2019, Bitcoin once surged over 10% in a single day.
2. Mining Equipment Supply Chain and Tariff Costs
Bitcoin mining relies on high-performance mining machines, and major global manufacturers (such as Bitmain) are concentrated in China. If the U.S. imposes tariffs on semiconductor or mining machine imports from China, it could increase miners' costs and affect the global distribution of computing power, though targeted policies have not yet emerged.
3. Dollar Hegemony and Cryptocurrency Regulation
To maintain the dollar's dominant position, the U.S. may indirectly influence Bitcoin through policies such as taxation and anti-money laundering. For instance, the 2021 Infrastructure Bill requires cryptocurrency transactions to report tax information; although this is not a tariff, it reflects the intervention logic of policies in the market.
4. Geopolitics and Capital Flows
If tariff conflicts lead some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds or diversify their foreign exchange reserves, Bitcoin may become an alternative asset option. For example, countries like Russia and Iran have explored using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions, but they are limited by their volatility and regulatory crackdowns.
Trend Outlook: The U.S. has not yet directly applied tariffs to the cryptocurrency sector, but if Bitcoin threatens the dollar system or is used to evade trade sanctions, restrictive policies in the future cannot be ruled out. Investors should pay attention to developments from the U.S. Treasury and SEC, rather than just tariff provisions.