@kindle12
Tariff war fears overshadow Trump’s crypto reserve announcement because they introduce immediate economic uncertainty, impacting global markets and investor confidence more directly than the speculative promise of a crypto reserve. Announced on March 3, 2025, the reserve briefly spiked crypto prices, but escalating tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective from February 4, triggered a broader sell-off. This volatility erased initial gains, as investors prioritized the tangible risks of inflation and trade disruptions over the untested potential of a government-backed crypto stockpile, highlighting the dominance of macroeconomic concerns.