#BitcoinWithTariffs
Trump Tariff Announcements and Bitcoin Market Performance (2025)
| Date of Tariff Announcement | Details of the Tariff | Bitcoin Price (Approx. Before Announcement) | Bitcoin Price Change (Approx. Short-term) | Brief Summary of Market Reaction |
| March 27, 2025 | Announcement of 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts | ~$90,000 | Fell | Broad sell-off in crypto market, including Bitcoin, as investors shifted to safer assets | |
| April 2, 2025 | Announcement of "Liberation Day" tariffs: 10% baseline on all imports, higher rates for China (34%), EU (20%), etc. | ~$88,000 | Dropped to ~$82,000 | Bitcoin price declined significantly following the announcement, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and recession risks | |
| April 7, 2025 | Threat of 50% tariff on Chinese goods (in addition to existing tariffs) | ~$80,000 | Fell 5.7% since April 2nd | Bitcoin showed resilience compared to traditional markets, suggesting it may be emerging as a modern reserve asset | |
| April 9, 2025 | Announcement of 90-day pause on tariffs for some countries, increase on China to 125% | ~$77,000 | Surged over 7% | Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks soared following the announcement of a pause on some tariffs, indicating market relief | |
This table illustrates the observed correlation between significant tariff-related announcements and short-term movements in Bitcoin's price. While other factors undoubtedly play a role, these instances highlight the sensitivity of the cryptocurrency market to changes in trade policy.