Impact Of Trump Tariffs & Macro-Economic Forces On Crypto Markets: An Investor-Centric Analysis
By Vikram Subburaj
In early April 2025, as cherry blossoms bloomed across Washington, financial markets were in no mood to celebrate. The world watched as US President Donald Trump once again upended global trade dynamics — this time with a sweeping set of tariffs aimed mostly at China and, by extension, anyone caught in the crossfire.
What Happened
Crypto investors, never far from the storm’s edge, braced for impact. Bitcoin fell swiftly, dropping to around $82,000 and wiping out weeks of quiet gains. Ethereum and other altcoins followed suit. Traditional safe havens like gold and the US dollar attracted flight capital. It felt like déjà vu — another episode where geopolitical tension spilt into…
