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U.S. crypto stocks slide as Trump's sweeping tariffs jolt markets
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 3, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 3, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
U.S. crypto stocks fell as Trump's tariffs shook markets. Coinbase and Bitcoin saw declines, highlighting crypto's global hedging potential.
By Niket Nishant
(Reuters) - U.S. crypto stocks declined in premarket trading on Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest round of sweeping tariffs rattled investor confidence due to rising global trade tensions, sparking a sell-off in riskier assets.
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global fell about 4%, while major bitcoin holder Strategy dropped 3%. Among miners, MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms and Bitfarms slipped about 4%, 5% and 6%, respectively.
The broad losses underscore the widespread fallout of the tariffs on multiple asset classes. Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, dropped 2.3%, while ether dived 3.3%.
Even though the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to embrace crypto and adopt a lighter approach to regulation, broader economic instability tied to the sector could still impact companies.
Still, some analysts said the moves were less severe than other industries.
"The price action highlights crypto's hyper-democratic and borderless nature, allowing investors worldwide to hedge against the potential impact of macroeconomic uncertainties," said David Hernandez, crypto investment specialist at 21Shares.
Crypto exchange traded-funds may also attract some inflows from retail investors who will be hunting for opportunities, according to Marco Iachini, senior vice president of research at Vanda Research.
However, he said the size of the flow could reduce as things get a bit shaky.
(Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
The main topic is the decline of U.S. crypto stocks following Trump's new tariffs, impacting major players like Coinbase and Bitcoin.
The tariffs led to a sell-off in riskier assets, causing declines in crypto stocks like Coinbase and Bitcoin.
Despite the downturn, crypto's global nature allows investors to hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties.
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