$BTC 1. Trump Tariffs: A Shockwave for the Market

• Since the beginning of 2025, Trump has implemented massive tariffs (up to 55%) on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, bringing the average rate of American duties to nearly 24%, a historic level  .

• These protectionist measures have caused macroeconomic uncertainty, leading to risk aversion among investors .

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🪙 2. Immediate Reactions of Bitcoin

• Each tariff announcement has resulted in a drop in BTC, often by 5 to 10% within a few days:

• April 2025: BTC plunges below 82,000,$ at the moment Trump announces new duties .

• End of February: drop to 87,000,$ related to tariff rumors.

• First half of 2025: BTC enters correction after tariffs are reinstated via a court decision.

• More recently, Bitcoin dropped by nearly 7% amid rising tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the Fed.$BTC