MATRIX VENEZUELA
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Trump shakes the markets: Bitcoin falls, but holds on
What seemed like a calm trading day turned chaotic in a matter of seconds. The cause: a surprising announcement from Donald Trump on his social network Truth Social, which shook investors worldwide. The former president of the United States and current candidate for re-election announced that he will impose a 50% tariff on all products imported from the European Union, starting June 1.
The market reaction was immediate. Major U.S. indices turned red, while the euro fell against the dollar. But one of the most sensitive and volatile assets in the global financial ecosystem, Bitcoin (BTC), was the first to react.
Bitcoin, once again in the eye of the storm
Before the announcement, Bitcoin was in a stable position, trading above $111,000. However, as soon as the news broke, the cryptocurrency plummeted and touched $108,000, recording a 3% loss in just a few minutes. This rapid reaction only confirms the role that Bitcoin has assumed in recent years: an asset extremely sensitive to geopolitical and economic tensions.
This is not the first time BTC has acted as a "crisis barometer." Its high liquidity and constant attention from institutional and retail investors make it an immediate thermometer of global uncertainty. And, as in previous occasions, what fell quickly also began to recover at the same speed.
A fall without panic
Despite the setback, Bitcoin's movement did not trigger widespread panic. Far from a dramatic collapse, analysts highlighted that the retreat was moderate and that buyers quickly returned to the market, suggesting sustained confidence from investors. Within hours, BTC began to stabilize.
What seemed like a calm trading day turned chaotic in a matter of seconds. The cause: a surprising announcement from Donald Trump on his social network Truth Social, which shook investors worldwide. The former president of the United States and current candidate for re-election announced that he will impose a 50% tariff on all products imported from the European Union, starting June 1.
The market reaction was immediate. Major U.S. indices turned red, while the euro fell against the dollar. But one of the most sensitive and volatile assets in the global financial ecosystem, Bitcoin (BTC), was the first to react.
Bitcoin, once again in the eye of the storm
Before the announcement, Bitcoin was in a stable position, trading above $111,000. However, as soon as the news broke, the cryptocurrency plummeted and touched $108,000, recording a 3% loss in just a few minutes. This rapid reaction only confirms the role that Bitcoin has assumed in recent years: an asset extremely sensitive to geopolitical and economic tensions.
This is not the first time BTC has acted as a "crisis barometer." Its high liquidity and constant attention from institutional and retail investors make it an immediate thermometer of global uncertainty. And, as in previous occasions, what fell quickly also began to recover at the same speed.
A fall without panic
Despite the setback, Bitcoin's movement did not trigger widespread panic. Far from a dramatic collapse, analysts highlighted that the retreat was moderate and that buyers quickly returned to the market, suggesting sustained confidence from investors. Within hours, BTC began to stabilize.
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