Trump Tariff Threats Against China Spark Crypto Market Crash

By Drift Striker · February 19, 2026

Cryptocurrency markets were jolted in October 2025 when then-President Donald Trump announced plans for a sweeping 100% tariff on all Chinese imports. The sudden escalation in U.S.–China trade tensions triggered one of the most violent sell-offs the crypto space has ever seen, culminating in a record-breaking cascade of leveraged liquidations across major digital assets. Market […]