Cointelegraph|1 minute read

Bitcoin Breaks Free: Stocks Take a $3.5 Trillion Hit Amid Tariff Wars and Fed Inflation Warnings

TL;DR

Bitcoin is showing signs of 'decoupling' from traditional stock markets, which have suffered a staggering $3.5 trillion loss amid ongoing tariff wars and Federal Reserve warnings about rising inflation. As President Trump's tariff strategies loom large, the Fed's Jerome Powell signals a wait-and-see approach on interest rates, hinting at more inflationary pressures ahead. In the financial chaos, Bitcoin's resilience might be the silver lining for investors seeking refuge from traditional market volatility.

Key points:

  • Bitcoin's decoupling from stocks signals a potential shift in market dynamics.
  • Stocks have lost $3.5 trillion due to tariffs and inflation fears.
  • The Fed is cautious, with Powell indicating inflation could rise further.

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