"Black Monday" Strikes Again, Trump Becomes the "Flash Crash Engine" Once More?
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with Bitcoin dropping below $92,000, Ethereum falling under $3,200, and Solana retreating to around $133. Over $593 million was liquidated in four hours, predominantly long positions. The primary trigger appears to be political and economic uncertainty stemming from former President Trump's actions.
Key factors include a sudden shift in the frontrunner for the next Federal Reserve Chair. Kevin Hassett, a perceived dove, appears to be out of contention, while the odds for the more hawkish Kevin Warsh have surged to 60%. This potential change in leadership at the Fed has created market volatility.
Furthermore, Trump's aggressive trade policies are causing global economic tensions. He has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on imports from several European nations, including Denmark, France, and Germany, linked to a dispute over Greenland. This has prompted threats of retaliatory tariffs from the EU. Trump also criticized the EU for its hefty fines on U.S. tech firms, calling them discriminatory.
Adding to the market's woes, the U.S. Senate delayed a crucial crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, due to significant disagreements over stablecoin yields and DeFi regulations. This regulatory uncertainty contributed to the sell-off.
In response to these combined macro pressures and after a recent price run-up, many traders are choosing to take profits and increase their cash holdings, expecting the market correction to continue in the short term.
Odaily星球日报01/19 02:05
