Global financial markets faced severe turmoil this week as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered panic selling across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to an April 7 analysis by QCP Capital. Volatility Spikes, Tariffs Rise: QCP Says World Nearing Economic Breaking Point On Monday, the firm reported that bitcoin initially resisted last week’s equity market downturn but […] Original
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Bitcoin has fallen as much as 12% in the past day, falling below the $75,000 threshold amid Asian and European markets plunge in the aftermath of Trump’s tariff announcement. According to data from crypto.news, BTC (BTC) has fallen as low as $74,604 in the past 24 hours. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has seen its price plummet around 30% below its all-time high price at $108,786, which occurred just three months prior. At press time, Bitcoin has recovered only slightly to $73,793. It has not yet managed to return…
Bitcoin registered prices below $75K on several cryptocurrency exchanges as various markets shed so-called ‘risk assets’ in anticipation of the potential effects of a prolonged trade war between the U.S. and its key trade partners, such as China and Europe. Bitcoin Nosedives Under $75k as World Stock Markets Plunge Under Trump’s Tariffs Bitcoin registered critical […] Original
Cryptocurrency prices tumbled as the US stock futures market opened sharply lower on April 6 as the Trump administration doubled down on its global tariff strategy. The Trump administration hit all countries with a 10% tariff starting April 5, with some slapped at higher rates, including China at 34%, the European Union at 20%, and Japan at 24%. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped over 6% in the last 24 hours and was trading around $77,883. Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) shed over 12% in the same time frame and was trading at $1,575, according…
Bitcoin is primed for explosive growth as trade wars rattle global markets, with one expert forecasting a decisive break from equities and rising demand for decentralized assets. Bitcoin Set to Explode as Markets Crumble Under Trade War Pressure: Weiss Eric Weiss, founder and chief investment officer of Blockchain Investment Group, spoke out this week on […] Original
It’s been a tumultuous start to April, as global markets experienced significant downturns, with U.S. equities and cryptocurrencies reacting to escalating trade tensions. The U.S. stock market has shed a staggering $9.6 trillion in value since President Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration in January. Notably, $5 trillion of that decline occurred over the past two days, marking the largest two-day loss on record. The Nasdaq Composite index is on the verge of confirming a bear market, having fallen over 20% from its December 2024 peak of 20,173.89. Also, JPMorgan Chase now…
Bitcoin (BTC) and US stock markets all sold off sharply after US President Donald Trump shook up financial markets by announcing a list of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. On April 3, the S&P 500 saw a 4.2% drop at market open, its most significant single-day decline since June 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.41%, to 40,785.41 from 42,225.32, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.23%. Overall, $1.6 trillion in value was wiped out from US stock at the market open. Bitcoin’s value dropped by 8%, but a positive…
US President Donald Trump introduced a slew of tariffs on April 2, sending markets into a tailspin and dividing crypto observers as to their possible long-term effects. At a special event at the White House, Trump signed an executive order and claimed emergency powers, leveling reciprocal tariffs at every country that has a tariff on US goods, starting at a 10% minimum. The long-term effect that this swathe of new taxes could have on global markets is unknown. The uncertainty is compounded by the ambiguous methodology the Trump administration used…
It’s a risk-off day in Asia as traders look to Beijing’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs on China and other Asian nations. On Wednesday, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports from 180 nations, including higher taxes on trading partners identified as worst offenders, such as China and the European Union. Trump imposed a new 34% tariff on goods from China in addition to the existing 20% tax, bringing the total levy to 54%, the highest for any nation. Meanwhile, the latest action did not affect Canada…