How Trump Tariffs Affected Cryptocurrency
đ 1. Global Economic Uncertainty Boosted Bitcoin
Tariffs created economic tension between major economies (especially the U.S. and China), which:
⢠Shook stock markets
⢠Increased fears of a global recession
⢠Made investors look for non-traditional, decentralized assets like Bitcoin
Result:
đ Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were seen as âdigital goldâ â a hedge against economic instability.
Example: In mid-2019, during a peak in U.S.âChina trade tensions, Bitcoin surged above $12,000, partly driven by Chinese investors seeking capital flight options.
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đą 2. Weakened Currencies Drove Crypto Adoption
Tariffs can weaken national currencies by:
⢠Slowing down exports
⢠Raising import costs
⢠Triggering inflation
As fiat currencies lost value (especially the Chinese yuan), people moved money into crypto to protect purchasing power or bypass capital controls.
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đŤ 3. Crypto as a Way Around Capital Controls
In response to tariffs, China tightened controls on capital leaving the country.
Crypto (especially Bitcoin and Tether) offered a way for businesses and individuals to bypass these restrictions and move money globally.
Note: This led to increased crypto trading volumes in Asia, especially via peer-to-peer platforms.
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âď¸ 4. Impact on Mining & Hardware
Tariffs also directly affected:
⢠Crypto mining hardware (e.g., ASIC machines)
⢠Semiconductors and GPUs
The U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese-made mining rigs, which:
⢠Raised costs for American miners
⢠Encouraged mining operations to relocate to countries like Canada or Kazakhstan
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đ 5. Institutional Interest in âSafe Havenâ Assets
Tariff-related market volatility made hedge funds and investors look beyond stocks and bonds.
⢠Crypto started being considered in diversified portfolios
⢠Sparked growth of Bitcoin ETFs, custody solutions, and fintech integrations
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