Crypto markets react to Trump’s Liberation Day
The market started the week on a stronger note, bouncing back as traders welcomed signs that U.S. President Trump had finally landed on a trade strategy after weeks of unpredictable tariff threats. His back-and-forth stance on major trading partners had kept investors on edge, so even a hint of clarity brought some relief.
Ethereum, Dogicoin and #solana joined Bitcoin #Bitcoin
0.92%
Bitcoin, which rallied more than 3.3% on Tuesday, in the broader market recovery. #Ethereum
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Ethereum climbed to around $1,917, up 4% on the day. Dogecoin Dogecoin
0.19%
Dogecoin touched just over $0.17, a 3% rise, while Cardano Cardano
0.39%
Cardano ticked up 2.5%. Still, the momentum fizzled out quickly as underlying concerns came back into focus.
However, with Trump’s reciprocal tariffs set to be introduced today, market anxiety has resurfaced.
At press time, BTC had fallen 1.36% from its April 1 high of $85,413. Major altcoins like $ETH, $XRP
-2.09%
$XRP , $SOL , and $DOGE have been hit harder, seeing losses ranging between 3-5%.
The global market cap fell 2.1% to $2.85 trillion as a risk-off sentiment prevailed. Traditional markets, including the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, were also down over the past week, as major tech stocks like Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla slipped 5–7% over the same period.
