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S&P 500 and Crypto Markets Under Pressure During Trump's Presidency

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

13 hours ago


The S&P 500 has dropped by 9% since the beginning of Donald Trump's second term, marking one of the toughest starts for any president since 2009.

Current Market Conditions

Crypto market analysts note growing uncertainty about upcoming policy decisions, including changes in foreign trade and international relations, as the main factors behind market downturns. Despite short-term declines, the S&P 500 has maintained an upward trajectory in the long run. The financial market has endured three major crashes: the Dot-Com Bubble from 2000 to 2002, the Great Financial Crisis from 2007 to 2009, and the COVID-19 pandemic market fallout in 2020. Each major loss was followed by a recovery phase. Since 2009, the market has shown continuous growth until international monetary policies and inflation fears triggered market volatility in 2022.

Bitcoin Mirrors Stock Market

The price of Bitcoin ($BTC) moves in direct agreement with stock market performance as both show similar equity trends. Bitcoin failed to deliver on its expected role as an economic uncertainty protector because market volatility continues to drag down its price value. Market participants view Bitcoin as an investment carrying risk properties that causes its price decrease with stock market movement. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) announcement sparked initial market bullishness, resulting in short-term price boosts for Bitcoin ($BTC), as well as Ethereum ($ETH), Cardano ($ADA), Solana ($SOL), and Ripple ($XRP). However, the inflated expectations of the reserve’s impact led to a temporary price surge. Delays in its implementation led to a stabilization of prices.

Ongoing Market Uncertainty

Market uncertainty is the main factor behind the extended market decline. Investors are closely monitoring Trump administration policies such as tariffs and foreign relations because these factors directly affect global economic stability. The current market decline differs from previous economic contractions because investors fear policy changes. Market corrections typically result in price losses during short periods as historical research shows that such markets recover eventually. The uncertain path of the current market decline prompts risk factor evaluations among participants who monitor worldwide economic developments.

With shifting economic policies and continued uncertainty, financial and crypto markets remain under pressure, necessitating adaptive strategies to navigate emerging challenges.

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