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Crypto Market Volatility: Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan Falls Flat
Sunday’s Trump bump in crypto has mostly vanished nearly as quickly as it appeared.
In mid-afternoon U.S. action, bitcoin (BTC) is changing hands at $86,700, barely above its level prior to President Trump taking to social media Sunday to tout his plans for coming U.S. crypto reserve.
Ether is now actually beneath its pre-Trump level and at 0.025, the ETH/BTC ratio has touched a new five-year low.
Other tokens touted by Trump as part of the coming crypto reserve — Solana’s (SOL), Ripple’s (XRP) and Cardano’s (ADA) — have given up sizable amounts of their Sunday gains, though remain somewhat higher than prior to the president’s posting.
“Crypto vols are still relatively elevated with both majors still reflecting a Put Skew till end-March,” crypto trading firm QCP Capital wrote to their investors. “The VIX is also elevated, signaling broader market unease in risk assets overall, particularly after the recent tariff escalations from the U.S. administration.”
Crypto stocks have given up large chunks are early gains on Monday, with a number of them — Core Scientific (CORZ) and Bitdeer (BTDR) among them — now sporting sizable losses on the session.
Medical equipment maker Semler Scientific (SMLR) — perhaps better-known for its bitcoin treasury strategy — is off 7.3% today after a DOJ investigation for possible violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its marketing of a product known as QuantaFlo, reported Stat News.
The broader stock market is also in the red, with the Nasdaq shedding 1.1% and S&P 500 0.8% ahead of Trump’s promised tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Chipmaking giant Nvidia (NVDA) is down 6.5% on news that Singapore has charged three men in a U.S. export controls breach case.
“Concerns over U.S. growth, and impending tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada — set to take effect tomorrow — will be in focus, driving equities and rates,” said Jake Ostrovskis, OTC Trader at crypto market maker Wintermute.
Conclusion
The crypto market’s initial response to Trump’s plans for a U.S. crypto reserve has largely fizzled out, with most major cryptocurrencies experiencing significant declines on Monday. The broader stock market is also under pressure, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both posting losses ahead of the expected tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.
FAQs
- What is the current state of the crypto market?
The crypto market is experiencing significant volatility, with many major cryptocurrencies experiencing declines on Monday. - What is the current state of the broader stock market?
The broader stock market is also experiencing declines, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both posting losses ahead of the expected tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. - What is the significance of the Trump administration’s plans for a U.S. crypto reserve?
The plans are intended to promote the development and use of cryptocurrencies in the United States, but the market’s initial response has been lackluster. - What is the current state of the ETH/BTC ratio?
The ETH/BTC ratio has touched a new five-year low, with ether trading below its pre-Trump level. - What is the current state of the crypto reserve plan?
The plan is still in its early stages, with no concrete details on implementation having been provided.
