PREMIUM CONTENT U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions
The U.S. and China have agreed to significantly lower tariffs, marking a shift from confrontation to cooperation between the world’s two largest economies.
Highlights from the Geneva talks:
The U.S. will reduce its tariff on Chinese goods from 125% to 10%. A separate 20% tariff on fentanyl-related products will remain in place. China will lower its retaliatory tariffs from 125% to 10%. These cuts are temporary, set to last 90 days while negotiations continue.
Market reaction was immediate: The S&P 500 looks set to recover its losses since April. Nasdaq-100 futures surged more than 3.5%. Major tech stocks like Amazon, Apple, and Tesla jumped in premarket trading. The U.S. dollar and bond yields also climbed. The trade war had severely disrupted U.S.-China trade and weighed on global businesses. This deal has renewed hopes of avoiding deeper economic damage. Are we ready for risk-on $BTC ? #TradeStories #TradeWarEases #CryptoComeback #TRUMP #Tariffs
When to Sell in a Bull Run – Don’t Miss This [SPOT & POSITIONING TRADES]
Everyone's in profit during a bull run — but only a few actually keep those profits. Timing your exits is just as important as knowing when to buy.
After the market crash earlier this year (Bitcoin -33%, altcoins -50–70%, memecoins -90%), we’re now clearly in the recovery phase. Historically, similar dips happened within bull runs — not after them.
👉 The strategy isn’t to sell everything at once. Dollar Cost Average Upwards. Take profits when everyone’s euphoric. Sell while your friends, coworkers, and even your dentist are buying. Survive the crash — and be ready to buy back in when the fear returns.
Don’t make the mistake of waiting for “just a little more.” The market turns fast — and when it does, 70–90% drops happen overnight.
Stay sharp. Stay rational. No investment advice, DYOR.
The Fed is holding interest rates steady for now. Even with a strong economy and a solid job market, uncertainty is on the rise.
Inflation is still running high, and there's growing concern about a potential uptick in unemployment. Rate cuts aren’t on the table anytime soon. The Fed is staying focused on its dual mandate: maximum employment and price stability.
Jerome Powell noted that inflation has “come down significantly,” but warned that if tariffs remain in place, we could see more inflation, slower growth, and higher unemployment.
He added that without a reduction in tariffs, the Fed likely won’t make meaningful progress on its goals this year.
Powell also made it clear he doesn’t feel any urgency to adjust rates: “I don’t think we need to rush.” Markets are currently pricing at a possible rate cut by the end of July.
On his relationship with the White House, Powell stated bluntly: “I’ve never asked to meet with the President — and I never would. The President hasn’t wanted to meet with me either.” #FOMC #fomcmeetingrecap #FOMCMeeting #JeromePowell
Many crypto influencers are currently celebrating the news that the Fed is buying bonds again! “QE is back, bullish liquidity party!” ➟ But: That’s simply not true.
➟ What’s really happening? The Fed is buying $20 billion worth of 3-year notes – but only to reinvest maturing securities. No new money, no QE, no liquidity flood.
➟ This is a normal, pre-planned operation. If someone’s calling it a “money flood” right now, they’re selling you clickbait.
➟ Always clearly distinguish between routine operations and real interventions.
Premium Content The U.S. GDP has turned negative, raising recession concerns and increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will pause its monetary tightening. At the same time, key inflation indicators—like energy prices—are falling, creating a more favorable environment for risk assets.
Bitcoin dominance is at a cycle high, which often signals the potential for an upcoming altcoin season—provided the Fed shifts its stance. Markets have reacted relatively calmly to the negative data, suggesting much of it was already priced in.
The next key event is the FOMC meeting on May 7. If the Fed pauses quantitative tightening, it could open the door for altcoins to perform well for the first time in a long while. The necessary conditions for an altcoin season are beginning to take shape.
U.S. Labor Market Surprises: In April, 177,000 new nonfarm jobs were created (expectation: 130,000). A stronger labor market = less pressure for rapid rate cuts.
U.S. consumer sentiment also plunged in April: ➟ Conference Board Consumer Confidence dropped to just 86.0 ➟ Expectations were 87.7, previous month 93.9 Consumers are becoming more pessimistic ➟ Recession fears are growing.
For me this is bullish, because the FED has more pressure to cut the rate. However, if they won't decrease, there probably will be a big disappointing market.