The optimism that lifted crypto prices on Monday didn’t last long. As US–China tensions rose again, Bitcoin and Ethereum began to tumble.
Bitcoin slipped below $110,000 while Ether lost nearly 3%, showing how fragile investor confidence remains when global politics turns uncertain.
The new tariffs between Washington and Beijing hit global trade routes — and crypto felt the shock as traders pulled money from risky assets.
Analysts say it’s now clear: cryptocurrency no longer moves on its own. Every diplomatic conflict or tariff change instantly ripples through the market.
Just days ago, over $19 billion in leveraged crypto trades were wiped out — one of the largest liquidations ever recorded.
When political pressure mounts, Bitcoin loses its safe-haven image. Investors shift back to traditional assets until the dust settles.
The crypto market was built on decentralization — but it’s now bound to global economics. Every policy, tariff, and headline matters more than ever.
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