Price Volatility: Cryptocurrencies, like #Bitcoin or #Ethereum, are sensitive to global economic uncertainties. A trade war (for example, between the United States and China) can lead to distrust in traditional markets, pushing some investors towards cryptocurrencies as safe-haven assets, which can drive their prices up. Conversely, economic panic can trigger massive sell-offs, exacerbating volatility. Increased adoption in sanctioned countries: Countries facing trade restrictions or sanctions (such as Iran or Venezuela) may turn to cryptocurrencies to bypass traditional financial systems. For example, Venezuela created the Petro, a cryptocurrency backed by oil, to counter US sanctions. Impact on mining: China, a major player in Bitcoin mining, may be affected by trade restrictions on hardware or energy. If costs rise or access to equipment is limited, it could reduce mining capacity, influencing the global hash rate and potentially prices.