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As stock markets reel from Trump tariffs, Bitcoin holds steady

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With over $5 trillion wiped off global stock markets since Trump’s tariffs were announced on April 2, economists worldwide are fearful that the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ may cause a recession so deep it “could tank much of the economy around the world.”

Panicked by the ferocious market reactions, on Friday, the president called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, calling it the “perfect time” on his Truth Social platform. Yet Powell prefers to remain steady, foreseeing rising inflation and slower growth from the aggressive tariffs policy.

As Powell noted, the tariffs are likely to cause a temporary surge in inflation, which could become more persistent and make it premature to adjust monetary policy without clearer economic signals.

Some critics (Trump included) argue that Powell is too cautious, potentially missing the window for timely rate cuts. Trump’s same Truth Social post stated:

“He [Jerome Powell] is always ‘late,’ but he could now change his image, and quickly… CUT INTEREST RATES, JEROME, AND STOP PLAYING POLITICS!”

However, Powell emphasizes that the Fed is not in a hurry, preferring to wait for clearer economic signals before making policy adjustments. This cautious approach is driven by concerns over inflation, a persistent issue he expects to see exacerbated by the tariffs.

Despite Trump’s call for immediate action, Powell remains focused on maintaining inflation stability; a stance that might disappoint investors hoping for swift rate reductions.

As the markets tank, Bitcoin emerges as the hedge

As the world hangs by a thread in anticipation of tariff negotiations, retaliations, or rate cuts to avoid a potential economic armageddon, many are maintaining their eyes on Bitcoin, which seems to have shaken off its longstanding correlation with the stock market and other global risk-on assets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hemorrhaged over 2,200 points on Friday, adding to the previous day’s decline of 1,679 points, marking the worst two-day performance in history, and the Nasdaq and S&P500 experienced their worst drops since COVID. Meanwhile, Bitcoin barely fluctuated, holding steady at around $83k, even registering a slight gain at the time of writing.

Rajat Soni, a CFA charter holder and Bitcoin and finance analyst, commented:

“The S&P 500 has lost ALL OF ITS RETURNS since March 2024. Bitcoin is up ~30% in the same period.”

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino simply stated “Bitcoin is the hedge.”

Director of Market Research at the crypto financial firm Unchained, Joe Burnett, said in a video post:

“Trump’s tariffs are here, U.S. equities are crashing, and China is retaliating. Now may be one of the best times to build a meaningful bitcoin position. Not financial advice.”

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