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Bitcoin in Sideways Loop Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Beyond Ripple and XRP, bitcoin (BTC) remained a focal point. Since President Trump first announced plans for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico on January 31, BTC has struggled to reclaim the crucial $100k mark, finding itself in a sideways loop.

Trump’s tariffs could increase US import costs and inflation, potentially leading to a more hawkish Fed rate path. A higher-for-longer Fed rate may raise borrowing costs, impacting risk assets, including BTC.

US economic data has also pegged BTC back from the $100k level. In January, a pickup in…