#TrumpTariffs

The recent tariffs announced by former President Trump have brought volatility to the crypto market, with sharp declines in coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts estimate losses of approximately $300–500 billion in global capitalization following the tariff increase in April, followed by new tariff letters sent in July that caused a drop of up to 4.5% in the market in just 24 hours. This macroeconomic uncertainty has triggered a "risk-off" behavior, causing investors to abandon higher-risk assets, such as technology and cryptos, in search of more traditional refuges, such as Treasury bonds and dollars.

On the other hand, many experts remain optimistic about the long-term effects of these protectionist policies. They argue that the weakening of the dollar, driven by the tariff increases and the impact on global trade, may create space for the strengthening of alternative currencies like Bitcoin. Additionally, despite short-term pressures—including the rising costs of importing mining equipment and the decline in market liquidity—cryptos have shown resilience: the hashrate remains high, and large fund managers are able to maintain positive returns amid uncertain interest rates and fees. Thus, Trump's tariff environment may represent a strategic window for investors to adopt approaches like “dollar-cost averaging” and strengthen their portfolios with digital assets.