Trump’s Crypto Gambit Sends Markets Into Frenzy
Love him or hate him—the man knows how to move markets. Former President Trump’s latest crypto maneuvers have traders scrambling as volatility spikes.
Political lightning rod meets digital asset chaos
When Trump talks crypto, the market listens—then promptly loses its mind. His recent pro-Bitcoin comments and NFT revival sparked a 15% intraday swing, proving once again that in crypto, fundamentals take a backseat to celebrity tweets.
Wall Street analysts are clutching their pearls while degens pile in. Same as it ever was.

Triggers Behind Crypto Market Decline
A significant catalyst in this downturn is Trump’s recent actions towards China, mirroring his previous approach toward the European Union. Unlike the EU’s cautious stance, China is adopting riskier measures, exacerbating market volatility. The warnings issued before the deepening downturn were already apparent when the U.S. market opened yesterday, leading to today’s intensified decline.
Trump’s pronouncements about China’s alleged contract breaches added fuel to the fire amid ongoing tariff conflicts. This situation drew sharp reactions from China, as reiterated by a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy. The diplomatic dialogue between China and the U.S. continues across multiple platforms, highlighting mutual economic concerns.
Impact of U.S. Export Controls on Semiconductor Sector
In response to these developments, WHITE House personnel emphasized Trump’s hope for cooperation with China and indicated further details would be provided by U.S. Trade representatives. The U.S. vows not to facilitate China’s acquisition of production capacities and insists on holding China accountable through various means.
Earlier reports had also mentioned China’s attempts to restrict chip exports essential for artificial intelligence advancement, seen as a potential market downturn trigger. Well-informed insiders suggest plans to enforce licensing rules on business dealings involving firms under existing U.S. sanctions.
Adding to the unrest, Trump made contentious statements about the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), accusing it of presenting deliberately conservative growth estimates. His remarks implied that these projections underestimated potential revenue growth, further fueling financial uncertainty. Shortly after such incendiary statements, Bitcoin dove to $104,000.
In a positive development towards the end of this turbulence, FTX announced the commencement of a $5 billion return to creditors, signaling some financial relief. As funds are expected to be distributed within 1-3 business days, this may allow creditors to reassess their positions in currently undervalued altcoins pending improvement in their risk appetite.
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