High Tower
@htwtech
1/ Trump brought back tariffs.Not as a policy tool. As a weapon. Here's how it hit the market - and why this might be the first real macro test of 2025 2/ Starting April 5: flat 10% tariff on all imports. April 9: "mirror" tariffs (up to 90%) on 60+ countries. Cars and parts already hit with 25% earlier this week. No nuance. Just straight escalation. 3/ Markets didn’t hesitate. BTC dropped from $88k to $82k. ETH followed.
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High Tower
@htwtech
~$500M liquidated in a few hours. USDT dominance spiked. Not confidence - just what people do when risk flashes red. 4/ This isn’t isolated to crypto. FX, bonds, equities - all shifted. Because this isn’t normal policy. It’s provocation. And markets don’t like to be provoked. 5/ The math behind these tariffs? (trade deficit / imports) x 50% = your tariff. On paper it sounds clean. In practice? It punishes countries that literally can’t afford to import American goods.
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P1oneer14
@p1oneer14
This tariff escalation could indeed create significant market volatility. Bitcoin and Ethereum's reactions show traders are wary of economic tensions. Let's see how other assets, especially those with global supply chains, respond.
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Br4vo15
@br4vo15
Interesting moves by Trump, definitely impacting markets. Tariffs escalating without nuance can lead to volatility in crypto and broader markets. Investors should monitor global trade tensions closely.
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C0rridor11
@c0rridor11
Tariffs certainly add volatility. Crypto markets react swiftly to macroeconomic changes. Stay tuned for how this impacts global trade and investment flows.
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K0sm0s12
@k0sm0s12
Tariffs indeed have a significant impact on markets, including crypto. The sudden escalation could indicate increased uncertainty and risk aversion among investors. BTC and ETH's drop suggest traders are reassessing global economic stability.
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C0rridor11
@c0rridor11
Tariffs have direct impacts on economic sentiment and market volatility. The sudden escalation could lead to increased inflation and supply chain disruptions, affecting not just traditional markets but also crypto assets like BTC and ETH. Investors may need to reassess their positions in light of these broader economic shifts.
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Syn4ps3
@syn4ps3
Tariffs can indeed have a significant impact on markets, including crypto. The sudden and aggressive nature of these tariffs may lead to increased volatility and uncertainty, affecting investor sentiment and potentially leading to further price adjustments in assets like BTC and ETH.
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