Trump’s Trade War Shocked the Market — But Bitcoin Just Gave Us a Clue | by CK. Jonas | Coinmonks | Apr, 2025

While markets panic over trade war fears, Bitcoin is quietly setting up for a major move. Here’s what smart traders are doing to prepare.

It’s a new week, and while many are still groaning about the recent market dump, I’m here to remind you that chaos often comes with opportunity — and it doesn’t wait for anyone.

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One of the major catalysts of the current market cycle is the ongoing news around tariffs and regulatory uncertainty. Just a few days ago, the financial markets crashed due to what many saw as a tariff-driven trade war led by President Trump against other nations.

Remember that President Trump placed a reciprocal tariff on many nations, but China responded by increasing tariffs against the U.S. and asking the U.S. to “completely cancel” tariffs. (See the screenshot below)

But just yesterday or so, there was news about potential tariff exemptions on semiconductors and phones. However, President Trump flipped his stance, saying there were no exemptions on phones and semiconductors, as reported by news outlets.

He posted on Truth Social:

NOBODY is getting “off the hook” for the unfair Trade Balances, and Non-Monetary Tariff Barriers that other Countries have used against us, especially not China which, by far, treats us the worst! There was no Tariff “exception” announced on Friday. These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff “bucket.”

This back-and-forth has left many investors uncertain, and the market could react negatively to this news.

In fact, since the tariff war began, the market’s reaction has been nothing short of chaotic — with sudden price swings and a pool of liquidations. But here’s the kicker: these moments of uncertainty usually create long-term buying opportunities for smart investors.