#TrumpTariffs #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 after the tariff increase in April, followed by new tariff letters sent in July that caused a decline 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 like technology and cryptos, seeking more traditional refuges like Treasury bonds and dollars.
On the other hand, many experts remain optimistic about the long-term effect of these protectionist policies. They argue that the weakening of the dollar, driven by 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 rising costs in the import of mining equipment and declining 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.