Bitcoin Price Crash: Crypto Market Hit as Trump’s Tariff Plans Shake Global Economy

Bitcoin has plunged below the $75,000 mark, extending a broader rout across the cryptocurrency market and raising fresh concerns among investors.

 

 

The sharp decline comes amid a wave of economic uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on international goods, which have spooked global markets. As fears of a new trade war intensify, digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB are facing significant downward pressure.

The recent Bitcoin crash marks one of the steepest declines in recent months, wiping out billions in market value and sparking widespread selling. Just weeks ago, Bitcoin had been flirting with all-time highs, buoyed by institutional interest and optimism around spot Bitcoin ETFs. However, the renewed tension between major economies has shifted investor sentiment sharply, causing a flight from riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.

Trump’s tariff proposal, which includes plans to impose new trade restrictions on Chinese and other foreign imports, has triggered volatility in both traditional stock markets and the digital asset space. Market analysts point to the growing uncertainty over future U.S. trade policy as a catalyst for the sudden pullback, with some calling it a reawakening of the 2018-2019 trade war fears that previously battered global equities and crypto alike.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has also been affected by the downturn. Though Ethereum continues to show strength in terms of development and adoption, its price recently slipped below the $3,600 level. BNB, Solana, and other altcoins have followed a similar trajectory, reflecting the overall bearish sentiment sweeping through the crypto space.

While the long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies remains positive among many enthusiasts and investors, the short-term impact of geopolitical factors like tariffs is proving difficult to ignore. As traditional and digital markets brace for further shocks, Bitcoin’s recent crash is a reminder of how closely crypto is now tied to global macroeconomic events—and how quickly tides can turn in this fast-moving financial landscape.

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Sophia Cruz
Financial Writer - Asian & European Desks
Sophia is an experienced writer, reporter and newsdesk member, mostly on the financial sectors. For the past 5 years Sophia has covered a wide variety of topics such as the financial markets, economics, technology, fin-tech and trading. Sophia has been a part of the FX Leaders team since 2017 and works on producing valuable content and information for traders of all levels of experience.
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