What we just saw wasn’t random selling or “bad luck.”

It was a classic market psychology play, and it’s been used many times before.

Every time Trump brings tariffs into the conversation, the flow is almost the same:

Phase 1 – Shock first Announcements usually drop when markets are closed. No chance to react, fear spreads fast.

The numbers aren’t final — they’re threats. Pressure first, talks later.

When markets reopen, institutions don’t wait around: • Leverage gets cut

• Margin requirements jump

• Volatility models trigger

• Liquidity dries up

That’s why price moves look aggressive and emotional.

Why $BTC takes the hit Bitcoin isn’t treated as “digital gold” during these moments.

It’s viewed as high-beta risk with 24/7 trading and leverage — so it becomes the fastest outlet for stress. That’s also why alts feel it even more.

Phase 2 – Tone shift Then come the softer words:

“Negotiations”, “constructive talks”, “temporary measures”.

Volatility cools. Selling pressure slows.

Phase 3 – Resolution Delay, partial deal, or a headline agreement.

Uncertainty fades — and markets usually reclaim (and often exceed) pre-dump levels.

We’ve seen this script before with China, Mexico, Canada, India — and now again.

📌 Key takeaway:

This wasn’t about fundamentals or valuation.

It was forced deleveraging.

If history rhymes, the shock phase is behind us…

Negotiation comes next. 👀

Coins to watch once pressure eases:

$BTC $ETH $SOL $BNB $AVAX $LINK

#Bitcoin #CryptoMarkets #BTC #ALTCOÄ°N #MarketPsychology

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