Trump tariffs crypto market: a Truth Social post announcing new 100% US tariffs on Chinese imports sparked the largest single-day crypto liquidation ever — roughly $19 billion — driving bitcoin from ~$120,000 to a ~$110,000 low before partial recovery.
Largest single-day liquidation: ~$19 billion wiped from perpetual futures on major exchanges.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw modest net outflows (~$4.5M) while BlackRock’s IBIT recorded a $74.2M inflow amid the crash.
$DASH and $ZEC rose 63% and 67% week-over-week; $SNX surged 95% ahead of a mainnet DEX launch.
Trump tariffs crypto market: Markets plunged after a Truth Social tariff announcement, triggering $19B in futures liquidations. Read concise analysis and what investors should watch next.
How did Trump’s tariffs announcement impact crypto markets?
Trump tariffs crypto market news triggered severe market stress: a Truth Social post announcing an additional 100% duty on Chinese imports led to the largest single-day crypto futures liquidation on record, estimated at over $19 billion. Bitcoin fell from around $120,000 to a $110,000 intraday low before stabilizing near $113,000.
Why did perpetual futures liquidations spike so dramatically?
Perpetual futures positions are highly leveraged and sensitive to rapid price moves. When the tariffs announcement hit risk assets, a cascade of stop-losses and margin calls occurred across centralized and decentralized exchanges, producing an estimated $19 billion in liquidations. Exchange and on-chain liquidation trackers reported the spike; public market data shows bitcoin volatility rose sharply as traders were forced to exit leveraged positions. According to observed flows, institutional spot products behaved differently: spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded only about $4.5 million in net outflows, while BlackRock’s IBIT recorded a $74.2 million inflow the same day, showing resilience among some long-term holders. Simon Peters, Market Analyst, noted: “Crypto investors and analysts are closely watching Truth Social updates this week — social media comments from major political figures can trigger outsized liquidity events.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How large were the liquidations and which assets were most affected?
The liquidation event totaled roughly $19 billion across perpetual futures. Bitcoin dropped over 9% from ~120k to a low near 110k. Several altcoins declined by more than 50% intraday, though privacy-focused assets like DASH and ZEC gained 63% and 67% week-over-week amid shifting sentiment.
Did institutional investors sell during the crash?
Not uniformly. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded modest net outflows (~$4.5M), while BlackRock’s IBIT showed a significant inflow of $74.2M and recently exceeded 800,000 BTC in holdings, indicating continued institutional accumulation in certain products despite volatile derivatives markets.
Key Takeaways
- Immediate market impact: Rapid political news on tariffs sparked the largest single-day futures liquidation in crypto history, with sharp intraday price moves.
- ETF resilience: Spot ETF flows were relatively muted compared with derivatives liquidations; IBIT inflows underscore institutional appetite.
- Watch social channels: Political posts on platforms like Truth Social can be market-moving; traders should monitor news sources and manage leverage.
Conclusion
Publication date: October 13, 2025. Update date: October 13, 2025. COINOTAG reporting: The Trump tariffs crypto market shock underscores how geo-economic policy announcements—amplified on social platforms—can cause acute liquidity stress in derivatives markets while spot holdings by institutions may show more stability. Investors should reassess leverage exposure and follow official filings and exchange liquidation data for evolving risks. For ongoing coverage, COINOTAG will monitor Truth Social posts, exchange liquidation trackers, and public ETF disclosures (BlackRock filings and exchange reports) and provide timely updates.
Sources: Truth Social posts by Donald Trump (public social posts), exchange and on-chain liquidation trackers (public market data), BlackRock ETF filings and public ETF flow reports (public filings), comment from Simon Peters, Market Analyst (industry analyst quote).
Media contact: COINOTAG editorial team. Author/organization: COINOTAG.