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Bitcoin Prices Plummet Amid Trump’s Trade War Chaos

4/21/2025

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Bitcoin prices are stuck in a rut as President Trump's trade war sends shockwaves through the market, igniting fears of a looming crisis in U.S. dollar confidence. After plummeting from nearly $110,000, concerns grow over a potential financial meltdown, especially with Trump contemplating the dismissal of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which could plunge markets into further turmoil.

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Bitcoin prices are stuck in a rut as President Trump's trade war sends shockwaves through the market, igniting fears of a looming crisis in U.S. dollar confidence. After plummeting from nearly $110,000, concerns grow over a potential financial meltdown, especially with Trump contemplating the dismissal of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which could plunge markets into further turmoil.