{"id":562836,"date":"2026-01-19T13:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/?p=562836"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:51:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T06:21:37","slug":"breaking-down-bitcoins-volatility-after-trumps-25-tariff-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/breaking-down-bitcoins-volatility-after-trumps-25-tariff-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking down Bitcoin’s volatility after Trump’s 25% tariff announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the 17th of January, Trump threatened a 25% tariff on EU countries, including Denmark, Germany, and France, unless the U.S. could purchase Greenland.<\/span><\/p>\n

The move sparked protests and a strong EU response, yet Bitcoin remained unaffected, holding steady amid market volatility.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s driving Bitcoin\u2019s stability amid these tensions?<\/span><\/p>\n

36,800 BTC removed from exchanges<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Increased ETF inflows signaled growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin. A total of 1,474 BTC <\/span>were added<\/span><\/a> in a single day on the 16th of January, reflecting bullish sentiment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Over the past week, $1.48 billion flowed into Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> ETFs, a signal for further potential price gains.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, 36,800 BTC left exchanges since January, further reducing liquidity. This ongoing whale accumulation continued to tighten supply, preparing the ground for higher prices, despite external uncertainties.<\/span><\/p>\n

How will the trade war impact BTC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the U.S.-China trade war caused a significant Bitcoin drop in October 2025, analysts warned the Greenland dispute could have an even larger impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty, Bitcoin remained steady, thanks to its 24\/7 trading and limited supply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitcoin\u2019s resilience <\/span>amid geopolitical turmoil<\/span><\/a> suggests it could continue its upward momentum, even if the trade war intensifies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The king coin remained steady as the news broke, trading at $95K. However, it teetered and fell soon thereafter, dropping 3% before rising 4% again, settling in to trade at $92.4K at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

Much of this volatility was brought about by panic selling from retail traders, who rushed to sell their holdings as soon as the news broke.<\/p>\n

According to @DefiTracer on X<\/a> (formerly Twitter),<\/p>\n

\u201cINSIDERS SOLD 22,918 BTC, COINBASE SOLD 2,417 BTC, BYBIT SOLD 3,339 BTC, BINANCE SOLD 2,301 BTC, WINTERMUTE SOLD 4,191 BTC\u2026 THIS IS PURE COORDINATED DUMP!!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Bitcoin\u2019s resilience amid geopolitical tensions highlights its growing appeal as a safe-haven asset.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  • Ongoing whale accumulation and ETF inflows suggest Bitcoin\u2019s bullish outlook despite external market challenges.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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