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How Trump’s Tariffs Shook the Crypto Market in 2025
The crypto market’s journey to a record $4 trillion valuation in 2025 was dramatically interrupted by geopolitics, proving that even decentralized assets are not immune to global trade wars.
The most severe shock came in early October. When President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, it triggered a panic among leveraged traders. The result was a historic market crash, described as "the largest liquidation event in crypto history," with $19 billion wiped out in a single day. $BTC , which had just hit an all-time high near $126,000, began a sharp descent.
However, the relationship proved complex. By November, a surprise announcement of a proposed $2,000 "tariff dividend" for Americans sparked a modest rally. Traders speculated that the direct payments could boost consumer spending and investment inflows into crypto. This reaction showed the market trying to price in both the inflationary pressure of tariffs and any potential consumer benefits.
Beyond short-term price swings, the tariffs accelerated a deeper market shift. The October crash exacerbated a "silent exodus" of long-term Bitcoin holders cashing out after years of gains. Furthermore, analysts note that Bitcoin increasingly moved in step with traditional risk assets during this uncertainty, behaving less like the uncorrelated "digital gold" some hoped for.
The takeaway for investors is clear: in 2025, crypto matured into an asset deeply connected to the broader financial system. Major policy announcements can cause immediate, violent volatility, especially in a 24/7 market where news hits at all hours. While the long-term trend points toward greater institutional adoption, the year proved that geopolitical risks are now a central factor in crypto's story.
