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Historic Crypto Liquidations, Trump’s China Tariff Threat, and Gold’s Record Highs: PALvatar Market Recap, October 13 2025

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Oct 13, 2025
In a turbulent market recap, political instability across Japan, France, and the U.S. rattles investors. Trump’s tariff threats cause a sell-off in U.S. and Asia-Pacific stocks. Crypto faces a historic flash crash with $19 billion in liquidations, leaving Bitcoin and altcoins reeling. Luxembourg’s embrace of Bitcoin marks a significant shift, while Coinbase eyes an ambitious stablecoin acquisition. With mixed signals from China’s trade data, traders are left pondering the implications for global markets.
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ADVICE

Avoid Crypto Leverage

  • Avoid leverage in crypto because markets can move extremely fast and wipe positions.
  • Do not leave leveraged positions unattended even for short periods to reduce liquidation risk.
ANECDOTE

Weekend Meltdown Story

  • Raoul recounts a sudden market meltdown that happened hours after he told listeners to stay calm.
  • He describes the event as a full-on meltdown and urges listeners he hopes they avoided liquidation.
INSIGHT

Tariff Rhetoric Hits Markets Fast

  • Trump's tariff threat on Chinese imports sparked broad risk-off moves across equities and crypto.
  • The escalation shows how geopolitics can trigger rapid cross-market sell-offs.
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