President Trumpโ€™s latest tariff announcementsโ€”threatening 10โ€“70% levies on BRICS, and letters to trading partners now en routeโ€”have rattled markets from stocks to crypto. Bitcoin recently slipped ~0.8%, while Ethereum and Solana also eased as equities dropped and volatility spiked.

๐ŸŒช How Tariffs Shake Crypto

Risk-Off Sentiment: Crypto fell alongside equities; the Fear & Greed Index hit โ€œextreme fearโ€ territory (~25) as new tariffs loomed.

Volatility Surge: A blanket 10% tariff on Chinese goods and 25% for Canada/Mexico triggered rapid 8% crypto drawdowns, with $2B in liquidations over 24h.

De-risking Flows: Investors shifted from tech exposure to safe-haven assets like gold, silver, and #BTCโ€”causing brief rallies post-tariff suspensions .

๐Ÿ” Cryptoโ€™s Short-Term Outlook

Trend Implication for Traders

**Hold above $108K?** Indicates crypto's resilience; likely range-bound until clarity

Funding Negative? Funding rate flips reflect caution; ideal for cautious futures entries

Whales & ETFs Institutional inflows may neutralize tariff shocks

๐Ÿ›  How to Play It

1. Short-Term Hedging: Use futures to hedge downside if equity volatility increases.

2. Spot Accumulation on Dips: Buy between $105Kโ€“$108Kโ€”these levels acted as support during past tariff turmoil.

3. Keep USD/Hedge Reserves: Parking gains in #USDC or stablecoins can help you rotate back into risk assets post-decision.

๐Ÿš€ Medium-Term Catalyst Watchlist

Trade Review Act: If passed, this bill could cap tariff timelines at 60 days, reducing uncertainty .

Market Reaction after July 9: Watch equity and bond futures. Crypto tends to follow macro tone.

Inflation Hedge Narrative: Persisting tariffs mean inflation riskโ€”traditionally positive for BTC as โ€œdigital goldโ€.

โœ… Final Take

Tariff threats create short-term headwindsโ€”but crypto, buoyed by strong ETF flows and safe-haven narratives, is proving resilient. Stay nimble with futures tools, stay funded, and spot-buy strategic dips. Clarity on trade deals could be the next trigger to flip fear back to bullish.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s your plan? Will you hedge now or wait for on-chain signals and macro updates? Drop your strategy below!

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