Sino-American tensions, far from sparing the classic stock markets, also hit the full whip of that of cryptocurrencies. The relationship between geopolitics and volatility of cryptocurrencies is obvious, and recent movements on Bitcoin ETF are one more illustration. Indeed, the combination of geopolitical and economic uncertainties caused a wind of panic among investors, causing massive exit of BTC via these funds.
Historical record for Bitcoin ETF releases
The Bitcoin ETF based in the United States, detained at +50 % by Blackrock, have recently seen An unprecedented exodus of capital: $ 1.14 billion left these financial instruments in just two weeks. These are the most important outings since their launch in January 2024.
These alarming figures show theDirect impact of trade tensions between the United States and Chinaaccentuated by fears linked to new economic policies. The evolution of customs tariffs, coupled with fuzzy expectations for future monetary decisions, has largely influenced the perception of investors.
- $ 1.14 billion removed in 2 weeks;
- Strong exit from ETF Bitcoin since January 2024;
- Increased pressure from USA-China tensions.
“” The fear of the unknown becomes contagious “Summaged Marcin Kaźmierczak, a market analyst. A sentence that resonates particularly while the crypto market players take their distances due to economic uncertainties.
In short, if these outings are impressive in the short term, the question remains: are Bitcoin and its ETFs simply victims of the storm, or do they carry in them a promise to return in the long term?
USA-China: a long-term conflict that redefines global balance
The standoff between the United States and China, much more than a trade war, embodies a Confrontation of geopolitical visions radically opposed. While Washington relies on ideological export and military intimidation, Beijing plays a very different card: that of mutual trade and egalitarian cooperation.
A strategy that combines patience and perseverance. This confrontation broke out under the spotlight, but the roots are deep and go back to decades of rivalry and distrust.
The United States, which has long been seen Like the center of the worldsought to dominate by force, imposing their system on the less powerful nations. But China, after centuries of submission, has taken another road: that of thefair economic exchangeoften described as “Sweet power”.
According to observers like Shanghaipandathis approach allowed China to take a considerable advance on its rival, even if history shows that, even to its weakest, it has already defeated the United States-an episode that some qualify as ” psychological superiority ».
Today, the stake has become clear: the United States must recognize that, to get out of this dead end, the path to victory goes through a revision of their relationship with China. Cooperation based on reciprocity and equity really appease tensions? It is a major challenge, but also a necessity for the future.
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