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Arthur Hayes Predicts Crypto Trouble Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs: “Don’t Get Shook”

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Qadir AK and Nidhi Kolhapur

President Donald Trump is back with a bold move: he plans to introduce unilateral tariffs in the coming weeks. The timing, just after a shaky U.S.-China trade deal, has raised fresh concerns about a new round of global trade tensions.

Markets are already feeling the pressure and crypto is no exception.

Global Sell-Off Begins as Tariff Clock Ticks

Trump’s tariff plans have sparked a pullback across global markets. European and U.S. equity futures have dropped as investors brace for what could be another hit to international trade.

The dollar has weakened, gold prices have surged, and Treasury yields are falling – all signs that investors are moving to safer assets.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is sounding the alarm. Taking to X, he warned, “Don’t get shook,” as he predicted rising volatility across crypto markets in the days ahead.

Bitcoin Drops Below $110K, Altcoins Follow

Bitcoin started the week strong, riding the wave of global liquidity. But the rally didn’t last. After being rejected at the $110,000 resistance level, BTC is now down 1.66%, trading near $107,750.

Altcoins are in the red too. Dogecoin is seeing the steepest drop among the top ten, down 7% in just 24 hours.

Even a lower-than-expected U.S. CPI reading wasn’t enough to boost market sentiment. Traders are growing increasingly cautious as macro uncertainty piles up.

More Trade Moves Coming

At the same time, the Trump administration is also pushing for bilateral trade deals with major economies like India, South Korea, and Japan. The goal is to strengthen America’s economic position but these moves could also raise tensions in global trade even further.

Hayes: Volatility Is Just Getting Started

Arthur Hayes has repeatedly called for the Fed to switch from quantitative tightening (QT) to quantitative easing (QE). But with inflation still a concern and interest rate cuts now unlikely, that shift seems far off.

With Trump’s tariff strategy shaking up traditional markets, crypto is entering another phase of heightened volatility. Hayes’ warning comes at a critical time for traders trying to navigate this evolving landscape.

The Bottom Line

Trump’s new tariff plan is already sending shockwaves across global markets. From equities to the dolla, and now crypto, volatility is back in a big way. As the July 9 deadline approaches, investors should prepare for more turbulence ahead.

FAQs

How will Trump’s unilateral tariffs impact global trade tensions and markets?

Trump’s new unilateral tariffs are sparking fresh global trade tensions, causing a pullback in equity futures, a weakening dollar, surging gold prices, and falling Treasury yields as investors seek safer assets.

How might Trump’s trade moves with India, South Korea, and Japan influence crypto markets?

Trump’s push for bilateral trade deals with India, South Korea, and Japan could further escalate global trade tensions, contributing to broader market uncertainty that often translates to increased volatility in crypto.

How did Bitcoin and altcoins react to Trump’s tariff plans?

Bitcoin dropped below $110,000, down 1.66%, after being rejected at resistance. Altcoins also turned red, with Dogecoin seeing the steepest drop among top ten, down 7%.

Qadir AK and Nidhi Kolhapur

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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