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Tariff Takedown: Ether, Meme Coins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets

Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets
Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets
Jane Omada Apeh
Last updated: February 3, 2025 5:23 pm
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Published February 3, 2025
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The market is at quite a turbulent phase, considering that the recently imposed tariffs by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, created quite a storm among the leading US trading partners. These economic policies at the forefront of Ethereum and many meme coins result in a tremendous selloff.

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Market Downturn Following Tariff AnnouncementsEthereum and Memecoins Bear the BruntGlobal Markets Fall as Trade Tensions EscalateExpert Insight: Managing the Crypto Market at a Time of Economic TurbulenceWhat’s Next: Plotting a Course Through a Sea of UncertaintyFAQs1. How have President Trump’s tariffs impacted the cryptocurrency market?2. Which cryptocurrencies are most impacted by the recent market squeeze?3. What is the MVIS CryptoCompare Small-Cap Index?4. How do global markets react to the new tariffs?5. What should crypto investors consider during this period of volatility?References

Market Downturn Following Tariff Announcements

Recently, President Trump announced tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on Chinese goods. This decision has not only rattled traditional financial markets but also shaken the cryptocurrency sector. Based on available data, the MVIS CryptoCompare Small-Cap Index, which tracks the performance of smaller digital assets, plummeted as much as 21% on Monday after an 11% decline the prior day. That two-day drop is the largest since May 2022, when the TerraUSD stablecoin collapsed.

Ethereum and Memecoins Bear the Brunt

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced a sharp decline, plunging as much as 27% before recovering some of its losses. As of 9:26 a.m. in London, Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated relative resilience, trading down about 1%.

The notoriously speculative meme coins didn’t get a free pass either. Tokens launched recently by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump fell about 75% and 90%, respectively, from their highs.

Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets
Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets

Global Markets Fall as Trade Tensions Escalate

The aftermath of the tariff announcements spilled over into more than just the crypto markets. Stock markets from Asia to Europe suffered declines that reflected widespread investor anxiety. The European Union, among other affected regions, has signaled possible retaliatory measures for further escalation in trade tensions. 

Expert Insight: Managing the Crypto Market at a Time of Economic Turbulence

Analyzing the dynamics of markets, the actual downturn underlines digital assets’ sensitivity to macroeconomic policies. While cryptocurrencies are often looked at as a hedge against traditional financial systems, this recent event indeed highlights their vulnerabilities to global economic shifts.

Tariffs add uncertainties that could make investors lose confidence, leading to sell-offs in risk-sensitive assets such as cryptocurrencies. Also, the interdependence of markets can easily see a change in policy in one major economy ripple across the world.

Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets
Tariff Takedown: Ether, Memecoins Plummet as Traders Flee Risky Assets

It has also reminded investors of the importance of diversification and a long-term approach. The returns offered in the crypto market are very luring, but one needs to keep in mind that it is a naturally volatile market, and external influences play a major role in the performance of an asset class.

What’s Next: Plotting a Course Through a Sea of Uncertainty

The tariff announcements caused huge volatility, which eventually resulted in large-scale liquidations in crypto derivatives markets. According to data provided by CoinGlass, more than $2.2 billion longs were liquidated within a span of 24 hours. It was termed the “biggest crypto crash” in recent times. The recent market slump reminded us how much the crypto market is prone to external economic policy cataclysms. In that regard, investors are cautioned to be cautious and well-appraised of events happening in the world’s economy, using associated risks with investment in digital assets.

Stay updated with Deythere as we’re available around the clock, providing you with updated information about the state of the crypto world.

FAQs

1. How have President Trump’s tariffs impacted the cryptocurrency market?

These tariffs have caused increasing economic uncertainty, which sent investors fleeing back from more vulnerable assets and, in turn, sent cryptocurrencies spiraling significantly downward.

2. Which cryptocurrencies are most impacted by the recent market squeeze?

Ethereum and many kinds of meme coins have fallen significantly, with Ethereum falling as much as 27% to later recover a part of its lost value.

3. What is the MVIS CryptoCompare Small-Cap Index?

It’s an index that measures the performance of smaller digital assets in the virtual market. It has just recorded its biggest two-day drop of 21% since May 2022.

4. How do global markets react to the new tariffs?

Stock markets in Asia and Europe also suffered losses, with a trend of general investor cautiousness amidst growing trade tensions.

5. What should crypto investors consider during this period of volatility?

 Investors must be watchful, up-to-date with global economic news, and aware of the risks that go with investing in digital assets.

References

  1. “Bitcoin, Crypto Stocks Sink on Concerns Over Impact of Trump Tariffs” – Investopedia 
  2. – “XRP, Bitcoin Plummet. Why Trump Tariffs Are Dragging Down Cryptos.” – Barron’s
  3. –“Trump Trade War Hits Crypto Market: $2.21 Billion Wiped Out In 1 Day” – International Business Times
  4. “How Will Donald Trump’s Tariff Plans Impact The Crypto Market?”– CoinGape
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