A macro shock refers to an unexpected and significant event that has a widespread, disruptive impact on the overall economy or financial markets. These events can include geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, sudden policy shifts, or major technological disruptions. In the context of digital assets, macro shocks can trigger significant price volatility and shifts in investor behavior. Such events often test the resilience and correlation of cryptocurrencies with traditional asset classes.
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The response of digital asset markets to macro shocks is a frequent subject of analysis, particularly concerning Bitcoin’s role as a potential safe-haven asset. Debates persist regarding the extent to which cryptocurrencies are decoupled from or correlated with traditional financial markets during periods of global economic stress. Future research will continue to assess the long-term impact of these shocks on digital asset valuations and adoption trends.
The crypto market experienced its largest single-day drop, losing over $300 billion in value following new US tariffs on China and significant liquidations.
A sudden tariff announcement by President Trump sparked a massive crypto market sell-off, leading to significant liquidations and a shift to extreme fear.
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