I was kinda hyped about Trump taking office, thinking we’d see a Bitcoin boost right away. But honestly, I might have misjudged how this administration affects BTC prices... Maybe it’ll pump after everyone freaks out and sells, lol.
Bitcoin’s Price Moves Amid Trump’s Tariff Talks
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Totally agree, bro. But seriously, Trump’s meme coins kinda ruined the whole vibe. Like, how can you talk big about Bitcoin but then drop some lame Trump coin? That definitely made people less optimistic.
f0rk_5tackNewbie
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#3Aug 13, 2019, 01:48 AM
Wait, how did the pro-Bush crowd get labeled as woke? It’s wild. But yeah, Trump’s policies are causing uncertainty, which is no surprise. Tariffs just make things more complicated for everyone.
Honestly, this price dip isn’t huge. We’ve been around $100k, and Bitcoin’s seen worse. I don’t think Trump’s tariffs are shaking the market much. Just hope the U.S. can handle the fallout.
I find it surprising too, but maybe it’s not as shocking as we think. Tariffs were part of Trump’s campaign, so I guess we should’ve seen this coming? Still, it might hurt the economy long-term.
AtomicForkFull Member
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#6Aug 14, 2019, 09:04 PM
If this doesn't go as planned, it could mess up the global economy too. Tariffs are just not good for trade. If he doesn’t get what he wants, it could lead to a tariff war, which is bad for business.
Didn’t everyone say tariffs would tank the dollar and boost Bitcoin? Now it’s like people are backtracking and calling this a weak hands situation.
falcon_satFull Member
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#8Aug 15, 2019, 04:47 AM
Yeah, and if the tariffs actually have an impact, it’ll be short-lived. I think the Lunar New Year has people selling off for celebrations anyway. But I expect a bounce back next week.
If tariffs were that impactful, we’d be looking at Bitcoin dropping to $80k or something. It’s not happening, so maybe this news isn’t enough to crash the market.
AtomicRavenNewbie
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#10Aug 15, 2019, 07:04 AM
The price dropped below $100k recently but bounced back fast. I wouldn’t be surprised if it keeps doing this it’s like a weekly pattern now.
I think this news is fresh but not a big deal. Bitcoin’s around $98k, and it’s still too soon to panic. We’ve seen worse drops before.
True, and with the weekend vibe, the market might not react yet. If there’s a strong response from Mexico or China, then we could see some real impact.
Mexico and Canada are already firing back with tariffs. Now Bitcoin's under $98k, and I see trouble ahead if this escalates.
Did Trump really not see that coming? Looks like we can grab more Bitcoin while it’s cheaper now. What’s his endgame?
I think he’s just stirring the pot. Consumers are gonna feel the pinch regardless of what tariffs he imposes.
Altcoins are struggling hard right now, but I’m still hopeful overall. I’ve got a lot in Bitcoin, so fingers crossed it doesn’t tank.
mike_rocketMember
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#17Aug 17, 2019, 06:17 PM
This tariff situation is sketchy. If a trade war kicks off, it could stall Bitcoin’s growth.
Trump’s set to chat with Canada and Mexico about tariffs. He’s acting like he’s in control... but who knows how this will play out?
Looks like Bitcoin’s not the only thing feeling the stress. If he’s pushing too hard, it could hurt all markets, including BTC.
Honestly, Bitcoin's been pretty steady through chaos before. But if the dollar crumbles, folks might just flock to Bitcoin to save their wealth.