Trump’s Market Bombshell: How One Tweet Can Move Billions
Volatility spikes as former president’s latest policy pronouncement sends traders scrambling.
Wall Street’s whiplash: When politics becomes the ultimate high-frequency trading signal.
Bonus jab: Meanwhile, hedge funds pretend they saw this coming—just like they pretend to understand blockchain.

Altcoins Face a Downward Trend
Through his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced increased tariffs—25% on Apple and up to 50% on the European Union. These announcements came just before the market closed on Friday, suggesting a deliberate attempt to deflate the markets. The European Union’s recent statements further solidify these perceptions.
“Trump has shown interest in reaching an agreement with the EU as soon as possible, a sentiment that we share. We are focusing on discussions behind closed doors, not in the public eye. The EU Trade Commissioner is doing an excellent job. The EU and the US have until early July for negotiations, and to the best of my knowledge, discussions are ongoing.” – Polish Trade Minister Baranowski
The European Commission has announced that it will refrain from commenting on US trade tariffs until after a meeting between the EU trade president and the US trade representative. Meanwhile, markets have increased their expectations for an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). Before Trump’s recent announcements, the deposit interest rate was at 1.72%, which is predicted to shift to around 1.6% by December.
Future Trade Dynamics
Given that the European Union hasn’t acknowledged any tension, there might be further statements from Trump aimed at easing tensions by Monday. It seems the US President’s strategy involves transforming critical issues into public discussions, using them to apply pressure in negotiations.
Such tactics create and maintain unpredictability in financial markets, affecting cryptocurrency and altcoin values. Traders and strategists are left in a constant state of anticipation, waiting for further clarifications from global leaders.
Market volatility underscores the significance of political pronouncements in shaping economic trends, particularly in an era where digital currencies rapidly respond to global developments.
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