#TrumpCrypto #TrumpTariffs *📊 MIDWEEK DIGEST: Trump’s Tariffs Impact Crypto, Crypto's Worst Q1 and More*

A new week, a new wave of crypto updates! Let’s dive in head on!

*🇺🇸 Trump’s Tariffs Shake Up Crypto Markets*

Trump just hit global trade with sweeping tariffs — 10% on all countries, with China facing 34%, the EU 20%, and Japan 24%. Crypto markets reacted fast.

> • Bitcoin spiked to $88,500 but quickly dropped 2.6% to $82,876.

> • Ethereum dropped over 6% from $1,934 to $1,797 following the tariff announcements.

> • The total crypto market cap dropped 5.3% to $2.7 trillion.

The Fear & Greed Index dipped into "extreme fear" territory, showing investors' uncertainty.

Some analysts say clear tariff rules might help long-term, but it all depends on how China and the EU respond.

*💲 Circle Files for IPO: What This Means*

> An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is when a company offers its shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise money from investors.

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is planning to go public with a $5 billion valuation and list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRCL. As crypto gains more support from the US government, Circle aims to lead in the stablecoin market.

For traders, this IPO could bring more stability to the crypto space, potentially increasing investor confidence and creating new opportunities in the market.

*😱 Crypto Faces Worst Q1 in 7 Years*

Q1 2025 was a tough one for crypto, with Bitcoin dropping 11.82%, its worst quarter since 2018. Over 60 hacks caused losses of more than $1.6 billion, and stolen assets surged by 303% from the previous quarter.

Despite all this, crypto demand is still growing, thanks to stronger regulations and more institutional interest. However, new US tariffs are adding some uncertainty.

So will the crypto market stabilize in Q2, or will the challenges of Q1 continue to hold it back?

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