Trump's heavy-handed comments tonight ignite risk aversion, crypto market takes a dive, PUPPIES plummets
2026.4.18 23:40 | Binance Community News

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Trump has made significant statements tonight (22:00โ€“23:30)

Trump has been vocal on Truth Social and during a White House press conference, as the situation in the Middle East escalates:

- Iran's ultimatum: "April 22 (Wednesday) is the deadline; if negotiations fail, there will be no extension of the ceasefire, and bombing will resume, ports will be blockaded."
- Strait of Hormuz: "Iran wants to block the Strait? Expect news before the end of today; we fear no threats."
- Federal Reserve/Powell: "Powell is a disaster; he lowered rates too late, messed everything up, must go immediately."
- Tariffs on China: "Any country providing weapons to Iran will face an immediate 50% tariff, no exemptions."

๐Ÿ“‰ Crypto market crashes in sync (23:30 latest)

- Bitcoin (BTC): $74,800 (-2.1%)
- Ethereum (ETH): $2,280 (-2.0%)
- PUPPIES: $0.000000000000031 (-8.8%)

Analysis of the crash

1. Middle East war risks surge: Trump's hardline stance of "no deal means bombs" triggers global risk aversion, with funds rapidly fleeing the high-risk crypto market.
2. Hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve: Criticizing Powell, pushing for rate cuts, heightening market concerns over sustained high rates, putting pressure on risk assets.
3. Meme coin liquidity dries up: PUPPIES, a micro-cap token on Ethereum, sees trading volume of only a few dozen dollars over 24 hours, with panic selling amplifying its drop.

Market summary: Tonight's market is entirely driven by Trump's statements: Middle East crisis escalation โ†’ Risk aversion rises โ†’ Crypto market drops across the board, with PUPPIES suffering the most due to poor liquidity. In the short term, keep an eye on the April 22 US-Iran negotiation results; if the situation worsens, the crypto market may continue to experience volatility and downtrends.

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