Day X: Trump’s Tariffs Return — An Imminent Earthquake for Bitcoin and Gold?

By floc1960 | joanramo | 22 Feb 2026


Donald Trump has shaken the global stage once again. His threat to impose massive tariffs is not just political rhetoric; it is a direct projectile aimed at the lifeline of the global economy. While TV analysts talk about 'macroeconomic adjustments', the real question on the street is: Who will pay the broken plates this time?

Bitcoin: At Immediate Risk
Let’s not fool ourselves with the 'digital gold' narrative. Historical reality shows us that in the face of a trade war of this magnitude, fear rules. Based on what happened in 2018 and 2019, when tariff tensions soared, the crypto market entered a roller coaster of liquidations.
Today, Bitcoin faces an immediate risk. If tariffs trigger a liquidity crisis or a sudden rise in the dollar, investors tend to flee risky assets. Altcoins, even more fragile, could be the first sacrificed on the altar of panic. Anyone who believes their crypto portfolio is an impregnable bunker might wake up tomorrow in a tunnel with no exit.

Gold and Silver: No One Is Safe from the 'Move'
Many now rush to take refuge in metals, believing gold and silver are the ultimate shield. It’s true they usually withstand shocks better, but no one will be safe from the coming upheaval. In a total trade war scenario, supply chains break and industry slows. If industrial demand for silver falls or central banks need to sell gold to stabilize their currencies, even 'safe' metals will feel the impact.
The shine of metal won’t help if the entire system shorts out. We face a scenario where security is an illusion and volatility is the only law.

Conclusion: What Will You Do When the Screen Goes Dark?
On this 'Day X', the question isn’t how much your favorite chart will rise or fall. The question is whether you have a real plan for when the market stops making sense. Trump’s tariffs are just the first thunder of a storm that doesn’t care about ideologies, only results.
Will you stay glued to the screen waiting for a miracle, or will you start protecting what really matters before the finger of politics marks your fate?

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RouteLLM Routing to GPT-4.1 Mini Claro, Joan. Aquí tienes un resumen para la descripción de tu blog en Publish0x, que abarca temas de actualidad, con o sin relación con Bitcoin: En este blog encontrarás análisis y reflexiones sobre temas de actualidad que impactan nuestra sociedad y economía, desde las últimas tendencias en criptomonedas como Bitcoin hasta cuestiones políticas, sociales y tecnológicas. Un espacio para entender mejor el mundo que nos rodea, con un enfoque crítico y abierto a diversas pers

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