Ethereum leads fresh crypto selloff amid Trump\u2019s trade war.
\nTrump\u2019s insistence on tariffs dims hopes of avoiding a trade conflict.
\nEthereum fell over 6% to its lowest level since March 2023.<\/p>\n
Ethereum (ETH-USD), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, spearheaded a renewed wave of selling across the digital asset landscape on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The downturn comes as US President Donald Trump doubled down on his trade war, insisting on enforcing 104% tariffs on numerous Chinese goods, further diminishing hopes that a prolonged and damaging trade conflict could be averted.<\/p>\n
Ethereum tumbled more than 6% to reach its lowest intra-day level since March 2023 before partially recovering to trade at $1,432 as of 9:51 a.m. in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Bitcoin (BTC-USD), the market\u2019s bellwether cryptocurrency, also experienced a decline, dropping more than 3% before regaining some ground, underlining the broad-based nature of the market downturn.<\/p>\n
Trump and top administration officials signaled on Tuesday that the US was open to potential dealmaking that could reduce or eliminate the higher tariffs imposed on dozens of nations, creating a brief glimmer of optimism.<\/p>\n
However, Asian stocks sank, and wider financial markets were once again roiled as the president intensified pressure on China.<\/p>\n
This whiplash effect has left investors wary and contributed to the risk-off sentiment across asset classes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems like people have given up on a major recovery in crypto in the first half of the year,\u201d Sean McNulty, head of APAC derivatives at digital-asset prime brokerage FalconX, told Bloomberg, reflecting the growing pessimism among market participants.<\/p>\n
McNulty noted a surge in put options activity, with investors buying downside protection for Ether and Solana overnight, signaling a defensive positioning.<\/p>\n
He also added that the next key support level for Bitcoin is around $65,000, highlighting the potential for further price declines if the sell-off continues.<\/p>\n
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