President Trump has once again shown his teeth: the tariff pause will not be extended. This could be a turning point in the global trade landscape, especially after the markets enjoyed a breath of fresh air from exemptions on technology imports.
Stricter tariffs will almost certainly trigger uncertainty—and as history teaches, market volatility can rise at any moment. Stocks could be shaken, and investors may seek shelter once again.
But the question now is: do crypto markets still react to macro tensions like this?
In the past, Bitcoin was often viewed as "digital gold"—a safe haven when the world was restless. However, now, with a fluctuating correlation to stocks, we are seeing a new phase: are cryptocurrencies really starting to move outside the traditional market cycles?
It could be that aggressive trade policies are actually pushing waves of liquidity into alternative assets. Or conversely, volatility could force market participants to pull back from high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
One thing is certain: the world is changing rapidly, and the markets can no longer ignore its impact.