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CoinDesk Indices

The Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs Signals a Broader Acceptance of Bitcoin's ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative

The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.

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Markets

Bitcoin Races Above $97K on U.S.-China Trade Deal Progress

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is headed to Switzerland for talks with Chinese representatives.

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Markets

Bitcoin Traders Eye Breakout to New Highs as Trump Says Tariff Deals Progressing

Markets have been generally range-bound in the past week, setting the course for what could be an explosive move higher, some say.

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Videos

Game of Tariffs: Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Amid 'All-Out Economic War' Between U.S. and China

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and its implications on the digital assets space. Plus, bitcoin's potential decoupling from traditional markets and whether ether can make a comeback. Kevin O'Leary will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/ This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Game of Tariffs: Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Amid 'All-Out Economic War' Between U.S. and China

Markets

Gold Soars, Tech Futures Tumble as U.S. Hits China With Higher Tariffs

Tech stock futures fell as the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports while gold hit a record high and Nvidia plunged on export control fallout.

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Markets

Bitcoin Hovers at $85K as Fed’s Waller Suggests 'Bad News' Rate Cuts if Tariffs Resume

U.S. stocks, including Strategy (MSTR) and MARA Holdings, rose on possible progress on trade talks with the EU.


Markets

Saylor Teases New Bitcoin Buy After Strategy’s $7.69 Billion Q1 Buying Spree


Strategy paused BTC buys as bitcoin tumbled in Q1, but Saylor signaled additional purchases may be coming.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor in 2021 (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Markets

U.S. Tariff Exemptions for Electronics Are ‘Temporary,’ Says Commerce Secretary


Electronics spared from recent tariffs will face new duties aimed at reshoring semiconductor production, Lutnick said.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Markets

Tariffs, Trade Tensions May Be Positive for Bitcoin Adoption in Medium Term: Grayscale

Tariffs contribute to stagflation, and this benefits scarce assets such as gold and bitcoin, the report said.

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