Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited trade war tensions by announcing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum products, causing market sentiment to fluctuate. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below $94,000 but quickly rebounded above $97,000, showing strong resilience in the market.

Short-term impact of tariff policy on the crypto market

Trump's tariff policy not only affects traditional markets but also causes short-term shocks to the cryptocurrency market. Historical data shows that significant economic policy adjustments often trigger brief market fluctuations, but the demand for safe-haven assets may allow the crypto market to recover quickly.

According to CoinMarketCap data:

  • Bitcoin (BTC): rebounded to $97,000 after falling to $94,000.

  • Ethereum (ETH): rebounded from a low of $2,537 to $2,645.

  • Total market capitalization of the crypto market: fell from $315 billion to $310 billion, then rebounded to $313 billion.

The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 43, indicating that the market is still in a cautious mood but has not fallen into extreme panic.

Long-term impact: Will the escalation of the trade war lead to safe-haven demand for crypto assets?

Trump's trade war strategy may exacerbate global economic uncertainty, thus affecting dollar liquidity. If trade frictions lead to fluctuations in traditional markets, investors may shift some funds into digital assets like Bitcoin to seek refuge.

Market performance during similar past events:

  • 2018 Trade War: Bitcoin briefly rose against the trend during the decline of the U.S. stock market.

  • Early 2020 Pandemic: After a global market crash, Bitcoin experienced a large influx of institutional capital.

Although Trump's tariff policy has caused short-term fluctuations in the market, the rapid rebound of the crypto market indicates that investors still have confidence in long-term trends. If the trade war escalates further, it may drive funds into decentralized assets like Bitcoin, reinforcing its safe-haven properties as 'digital gold.'

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