#TrumpTariffs In recent weeks, Trump has used Truth Social to announce new heavy taxes: 55% on Chinese imports, plus threats of 25% tariffs on iPhones made outside the United States and even 50% on EU goods, along with adjustments to tariffs on steel and aluminum under Section 232. He also warned that he would establish unilateral rates across the country in a few weeks.

Cryptocurrencies did not really celebrate in response. Bitcoin dropped by 3 to 4%—falling below 109,000 $ at one point—as traders shed risky assets, and altcoins followed suit with similar declines. Dogecoin and other meme coins felt the pressure even more acutely due to thin order books. Overall volatility increased, leading to significant slippage for market orders and a wave of liquidations in leveraged futures contracts.

That said, some analysts argue that these tariff-related declines could be a blessing in disguise, providing a low-entry window for long-term BTC holders and savvy altcoin hunters. If you are trading through this noise, focus on limit orders to avoid slippage, keep position sizes in check, and observe how the overall market sentiment evolves as negotiations—or the