Trump reignites hostilities, markets plunge

In a few seconds, the calm of the markets evaporated. A shocking announcement by Donald Trump was enough to shake the indices… and drag Bitcoin down with them.

output: A few seconds were enough to see the calm of the markets evaporate. A shocking announcement by Donald Trump was enough to shake the indices… and drag Bitcoin down with them. Let’s look back on an electric day where the flagship cryptocurrency once again showed it is at the heart of global turbulence.

• Trump renews hostilities, markets collapse

It only took a few lines posted on Truth Social to derail a stock market session that was otherwise calm. Donald Trump, true to his strategy of dramatic moves, announced the implementation of 50% tariffs on all products imported from the European Union, starting June 1st.

Within minutes, the markets dropped. And BTC, often the first to move during times of uncertainty, plunged below 108,000 dollars.

Before this warning shot, Bitcoin was moving quietly above 111,000 dollars. Then, in a matter of moments, the tide turned. -3% immediately after the announcement, a clear drop but without excessive panic.

This type of movement is not uncommon in the crypto market, which is used to shocks. What is surprising is the speed at which the information spreads and traders react: Bitcoin is now at the core of global macroeconomic reactions.

• Bitcoin, a sensor of global tensions

We saw it again on May 23rd: Bitcoin is not an asset isolated from the rest of the world. On the contrary, it acts as an ultra-sensitive sensor of economic and political upheavals. The reaction to Trump’s announcement is not a sign of weakness but of connectivity. In an interconnected world, Bitcoin responds faster than any other asset to systemic tensions.

Unlike traditional markets, weighed down by slow regulations and heavy political decisions, Bitcoin remains nimble. It is precisely this responsiveness that attracts investors. Yes, it is volatile. But in a context where fiat currencies are subject to the whims of governments, this volatility becomes a price to pay for total sovereignty.

The observed drop lasted only a few hours. Already, at the time of writing, the price is rising again, a sign that selling pressure was primarily technical and emotional. Nothing in the fundamentals has changed: supply is limited, overall demand remains high, and institutional interest continues to grow.

In this sense, this sudden drop is not a rejection. It acts as a stress test: Bitcoin demonstrates that it reacts quickly, adapts, and above all, remains at the center of global economic debates. Where other assets collapse in the shadows, Bitcoin falls… then bounces back setting a new record in surprising calm, in full view of all.

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Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.