As economic fault lines deepen between the United States and China, the ripple effects are reverberating beyond traditional markets and into the crypto sector.
The latest move, a 125% tariff increase on US goods announced by China, comes as a direct counter to Washington’s own tariff hike earlier in the week.
But instead of plunging into volatility, the digital asset market has remained surprisingly stable.
What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to trade above $82,000 and total crypto market capitalization holds around $2.6 trillion.
Analysts say this isn’t apathy—it’s a reflection of structural shifts in investor behavior.
“Bitcoin’s stability is not a complacency bounce,” analysts at Bitfinex told Benzinga. “This is a repositioned market—long-term holders are accumulating while shorter-term participants have exited. The market front-ran macro stress back in February and March.”
While the relative calm might appear reassuring, several industry leaders caution against reading too much into the momentary stillness.
“This isn’t a signal of confidence—it’s indecision,” said Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO of crypto platform TYMIO. “Investors are watching the macro picture closely. If tensions escalate further, crypto won’t …Full story available on Benzinga.com
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