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Trade policy has returned to the forefront of the global economic scene after US President Donald Trump, in a surprise move, announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs targeting China, the European Union, Mexico, and Canada. This decision, coming at the beginning of his second term, left no room for doubt: we are facing a new chapter of global economic tensions.

Immediate Shock: Bitcoin Declines After a Strong Rise

At the start of the announcement, the price of Bitcoin was experiencing a steady rise, supported by a wave of optimism from investors, especially with progress in regulating the sector and slowing US inflation. However, these gains quickly faded once details of the tariffs leaked.

- Bitcoin fell from levels nearing $94,000 to below $92,000.

- Ethereum fell by more than 15% within hours.

- A mass sell-off affected most cryptocurrencies, with market losses of more than $2 billion in just 24 hours.

The reason? Not in Bitcoin... but in investor behavior.

Cryptocurrency remains the same: a decentralized, open network, not subject to government control. But in moments of uncertainty, investors turn to safe assets such as gold or bonds. Despite their progress, cryptocurrencies remain within the "high-risk" asset class in the eyes of the traditional market.

However, this does not mean that the market has lost confidence. On the contrary, what has happened is a natural correction in a politically turbulent environment, and we have seen similar examples before during periods of geopolitical crises.