Macro Context: Bitcoin, Gold, and the Debasement Narrative

Crypto markets are bleeding red as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions ignite a global risk-off move. President Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports have triggered a wave of fear across equities, commodities, and digital assets — wiping more than $150 billion from crypto’s total market cap overnight. Bitcoin briefly fell below $118K, while altcoins like Ethereum and Solana plunged double digits.