No Bitcoin in Trump’s Tariff speech
President Donald Trump delivered a major speech at the White House, announcing new tariffs on imports from 50 nations, including BRICS and the European Union.
Dubbed the “Declaration of Economic Independence,” the move aims to counter what Trump described as unfair trade practices. But for crypto investors hanging on his every word—there was nothing. Not a single mention of Bitcoin, blockchain, or digital assets.
The silence was deafening. Within minutes, the crypto market panicked. Bitcoin (BTC) plunged from $88,000 to $85,000 in a stunning $3,000 drop over just 10 minutes. As traders scrambled to make sense of Trump’s omission, BTC stabilized slightly at $84,800. Ethereum (ETH) also took a hit, sliding to $1,845, while the…
