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So on April 8, 2025, Trump posted something wild on his Truth Social account. The man slapped a 125% tariff on China. No warning. No long talk. Just boom! “Effective Immediately.”

But wait, that’s not all. He also said there’s a 90-day pause and he’s cutting tariffs for other countries by 10%. You know what that means?

Markets are about to go crazy, and this is our time to shine.

First, What’s a Tariff?

Let’s break it down in plain terms.

A tariff is like a tax the government places on imported goods. So, if China sends phones, steel, or anything else into the US, they now have to pay 125% more in tax to get it in.

Imagine selling a shirt for $10 and now you’re forced to pay $12.50 just to bring it into the store. That’s pressure.

What This Means for the Market

This aggressive tariff signals a spike in U.S.-China trade tensions. Traditionally, such news injects uncertainty into global markets. In response, you’ll likely see:

• Volatility in Asian equities and currencies (Yuan, HKD) 
• Increased movement in USD pairs 
• Shift in institutional capital toward safer or faster-moving assets: like Gold & Bitcoin 

Crypto markets thrive on news, fear, and momentum. This announcement is a cocktail of all three.

Why Should We (Crypto Traders) Care?

You might be thinking, “Bro, I’m in crypto. What does this have to do with me?”

Here’s the tea:

• When countries fight over trade, global markets shake. 
• When markets shake, investors get scared or greedy. 
• And guess what asset class moves fastest when emotions run high? Crypto. 

So yes, we care. And we’re watching.

The 90-Day Opportunity: This Is Our Window

Trump didn’t just throw the tariff. He also said “Let’s chill for 90 days” before anything else. That pause is a massive signal for traders who know how to play the game.

Here’s how we move smart:

1. Phase 1: The Shockwave (Now – Day 30)

This is where the news is still hot. Expect volatility: Bitcoin bouncing, altcoins reacting. Big players repositioning. This is a good time to catch short-term moves, but don’t go wild with leverage.

• Expect big price swings across BTC, ETH, and Asia-influenced tokens.
• Trade short-term breakouts and avoid overleveraging.
• Keep eyes on global financial sentiment (stock market, Fed reaction, China’s response).

 

2. Phase 2: Take Your Bag (Day 45 – 75)

• As the 90-day mark approaches, markets will start to price in the next move.
• Fear or anticipation of more tariffs could trigger profit-taking.
• Secure gains ahead of the herd.

 

At this point, market hype slows down and people start asking, “What next?” This is your golden time to take profit before uncertainty hits again.

Don’t be that guy who holds through a pump and watches it drop.

3. Phase 3: Chill and Watch (After Day 90)

Once the 90 days are up, Trump might either:

• Hit China with another blow 
• Chill more 
• Or escalate into full-blown trade war mode

So do this:

• Don’t gamble on assumptions. Wait for Trump’s next policy or economic update. 
• Depending on what he announces, you either re-enter or wait for the dust to settle. 

We wait. We watch. And when the next move drops, we strike again.

Key Moves for Ohirex Traders

• Track USD pairs like BTC/USD or ETH/USD. They’ll feel the heat the most. 
• Watch Asia-exposed tokens or projects with Chinese ties. They could react sharply. 
• Stay updated. One tweet from Trump or China can change everything overnight. 

Bonus Tip: Watch These Sectors/Tokens

• Commodity-related tokens: Oil-backed or metal-linked assets could spike if traditional markets react. 
• Stablecoins: Capital might move into stablecoins as traders hedge risk. 
• Privacy coins & decentralized exchanges: If geopolitical tension worsens, demand for permissionless trading may rise.

 

Look, we’re not here to be politicians or economists. We’re players in this game. And this tariff move? It just created a new level in the market >> so use this 90-day tariff window to ride volatility, secure profits, and reset before the next geopolitical wave hits.

The smart ones won’t panic. They’ll strategize.

So if you’re just starting out in crypto, this is a perfect case study. Follow the money, read the signals, and use volatility to your advantage.

Trump gave us 90 days.

Use it. Don’t waste it.

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