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The Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Is Heavily Affected by Trump's Tax Announcement Coming into Effect
The cryptocurrency market has faced significant volatility this week as President Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariff policies that shook both traditional and digital asset markets. Bitcoin (BTC) initially attempted to defend the $83,000 mark but ultimately plummeted, rising above $88,000 in the short-term before returning to $82,223. The sharp decline occurred following Trump's "Liberation Day" remarks and the announcement of reciprocal tariff levels against global trading partners.
Liquidation Across the Market and the Collapse of Cryptocurrency The immediate consequence of Trump's announcement is that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has fallen by more than 5%, to a low of $2.64 trillion. Bitcoin fell by 2.5%, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) suffered larger losses of 6% and 6.6%, respectively. Cryptocurrency derivatives traders have been severely impacted, with $509 million liquidated, including $176 million in positions focused on Bitcoin. In total, 181,544 traders saw their positions forcibly closed. Traditional markets also felt the impact, with Dow Jones futures plummeting 918 points and the S&P 500 falling 3.7%, wiping out nearly $2 trillion in market value. What Are the Reasons Behind the Sell-Off? The catalyst for the sell-off is Trump's aggressive tariff strategy. His administration has implemented a basic tariff of 10% on all imports and a 25% tariff on foreign-produced cars. In addition, reciprocal tariffs, expected to take effect on April 9, will impose tariffs of up to 54% on certain countries, including China. These protective policies have created instability across financial markets, prompting investors to shift towards safer assets. While Bitcoin often acts as a hedge against economic instability, its recent price movement indicates that investors are currently favoring traditional safe havens such as gold, which rose from $3,134 to $3,152 an ounce on the same day. How Will Bitcoin React in the Future? With Bitcoin stabilizing at around 82,000-84,000 dollars, analysts remain divided on what will happen next. Some believe this is just a short-term adjustment, while others argue that the risk of a fall continues to exist if macroeconomic pressures persist.