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Trump’s Trade War Bombshell Sends Crypto Markets Reeling - Global Investor Panic Ensues

Trump’s Trade War Bombshell Sends Crypto Markets Reeling - Global Investor Panic Ensues

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2025-10-16 19:00:00
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Markets are bleeding red as former President Trump drops a trade war announcement that's sending shockwaves through digital asset portfolios worldwide.

The Crypto Carnage

Bitcoin plunged 8% in under an hour following the news, with altcoins taking even heavier hits. Trading volumes spiked 300% as panic selling gripped major exchanges from Binance to Coinbase.

Safe Havens or Sitting Ducks?

Traditional crypto narratives about decentralization providing insulation from political storms are being tested—and failing. The 'digital gold' thesis looks more like fool's gold when geopolitical tensions flare.

Institutional Exodus

Whale wallets are moving coins to cold storage at unprecedented rates while hedge funds liquidate leveraged positions. The smart money isn't waiting around to see how deep this rabbit hole goes.

Regulatory Domino Effect

Watch for other nations to respond with their own trade restrictions—because nothing says financial innovation like governments building higher walls.

When the political heavyweights start throwing punches, crypto markets still duck like everyone else. So much for being uncorrelated assets.

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