‘Tariffs’ Chatter Surges and Bitcoin Reacts to Trump's Global Export Policies

Mentions of 'tariffs' have sharply risen on crypto social media following President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 15% global tariff, according to market intelligence firm Santiment. Historically, such announcements have triggered substantial discussions on platforms such as Reddit and Telegram and have aligned with pivotal Bitcoin price movements. In April 2025, significant tariffs were imposed by Trump on several nations including a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and varied tariffs on Mexico, the EU, Japan, and India. The social buzz around these tariffs corresponded with a strong market reaction and occurred near a local Bitcoin market bottom. Later, a dramatic 100% tariff on China coincided with a Bitcoin peak and a protracted market downturn. The latest tariff policy, defying a Supreme Court decision, has renewed the 'tariffs' topic dominance on social media and has been associated with fresh Bitcoin selloffs. This evolution reflects the intertwined nature of macroeconomic policy, legal challenges, and cryptocurrency market sentiment. Amidst this uncertainty, volatility in the crypto market is anticipated to persist as legal and economic scenarios unfold. Analysts suggest that Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory could be influenced by the resolution of the current legal dispute and overall macroeconomic conditions.