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USA vs China: How Geopolitics Affects the Crypto Market
Relations between the USA and China have a significant impact on the global economy — and the crypto market is no exception. When tensions rise between the states (trade wars, sanctions, restrictions), investors seek alternative assets, and often that asset becomes Bitcoin — as 'digital gold'.
🔻 For example, news of the mining ban in China in 2021 caused a market crash.
📈 A weakening dollar or instability in China may drive demand for BTC as a safe-haven asset.
Crypto responds to:
• regulatory restrictions
• news about CBDCs (central bank digital currencies)
• statements from officials