Key Takeaways for Crypto Traders 🇺🇸🇨🇳

1. Trade Talk Highlights

• High-level US-China negotiations took place in London on June 9–10, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Rep Greer, and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng.

• Agenda included easing export controls on semiconductors and rare earth minerals. China has already approved some rare-earth export licenses; the US signaled willingness to ease certain chip restrictions.

• US optimism: Kevin Hassett expects a “short meeting” with a “big handshake” and actual results Still, disputes remain over advanced semiconductors, rare earths, and student visas

2.Crypto Market Response

Bitcoin rallied from around $105.6K to ~$107.8K amid trade-talk optimism.

• Correlated with chip and tech stock gains—Nvidia, AMD, Intel saw ~2–4% jumps as markets priced in easing restrictions.

• On‑chain data shows whale accumulation: BTC and ETH whales increased positions, trading volumes on Binance 13–15%

3. Trading Strategy & Key Levels

BTC support: $105K; resistance at $110K–115K

ETH support: $2.6K; resistance at $2.8–2.9K

SOL testing resistance in mid-$150s; a breakout could drive another 5–10% rally  

Scenarios:

• Bullish: If tech-export easing + rare earth supplies materialize → expect BTC → $110–115K

• Neutral/bearish: Talks stall or macro data disappoints → BTC may dip to $100K–$102K

Tips:

• Long near support zones, use tight stop-losses just below $104K (BTC) or $2.55K (ETH)

• Avoid chasing rallies; wait for clear breakouts above key resistance

4. Key Risks to Watch

• Talks may prove superficial – no binding outcomes, tariffs could re-escalate 

• Macro data risk – US CPI/PPI on June 11;

Fed meeting June 17–18 could shift sentiment strongly

• Volatility spike – Geopolitical headlines can swing ±5% intraday; manage position size carefully

• Tech spillover – Any hopscotch in chip trade policy might bleed into crypto sentiment

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