Trump Tariffs Pause Expires in 13 Days: Crypto Markets Brace for Impact
The clock is ticking—Washington's tariff truce hits its expiration date in exactly two weeks. While traditional markets sweat over trade wars, crypto traders are asking: Will this be a speed bump or a launching pad?
Tariffs vs Tokens: An Unlikely Showdown
Political brinkmanship meets decentralized finance as the countdown begins. The last tariff pause saw Bitcoin volatility spike 23%—this time, institutional wallets are already repositioning.
Crypto's Hedge Play Gets Real
With fiat currencies caught in geopolitical crossfires, stablecoin volumes have surged 40% since the pause began. 'Digital gold' narratives resurface as Tether's market cap quietly flirts with $100B.
The 13-Day Window
Exchange reserves suggest whales are accumulating rather than dumping. Derivative markets show put/call ratios tilting bullish—someone's betting big on a 'risk-on' outcome.
Wall Street's Watching (From Their Yachts)
While traditional asset managers panic-tweak their Excel models, crypto's 24/7 markets are pricing in scenarios before CNBC finishes its opening bell segment. The ultimate stress test for 'uncorrelated assets'—or just another day in DeFi?