Crypto Market Plunges $300 Billion Following Trump’s Tariff Announcements
A day after a surge in cryptocurrency prices driven by optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s proposed US Crypto Strategic Reserves, the market experienced a sharp downturn, erasing $300 billion in value. Bitcoin tumbled nearly 10%, while major altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP recorded losses exceeding 15%. Crypto Market in Turmoil The steep decline was triggered by Trump’s decision to impose heavy tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, unsettling financial markets and prompting a global sell-off. Investor concerns, already heightened by regulatory uncertainty surrounding Trump’s crypto reserve initiative,…