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☕️ Happy Friday, Munchers! The markets are tanking, Bitcoin is melting, and the U.S.-China trade war is heating up—so basically, just another relaxing end to the week.

On today’s menu:

• 📉 Bitcoin Craters Below $80K – Here’s What Comes Next

• 🔥 Trump vs. China – The Trade War Just Escalated

• 🇺🇲 The SEC Vs Coinbase - A Surprise End?

• 🤣 Michael Saylor’s Crazy Recommendation

• 😬 Inflation Is Real

CRYPTO

📉 Bitcoin Craters Below $80K – Here’s What Comes Next

Well, folks, it's Friday, and Bitcoin is falling faster than a meme stock after a CNBC pump.

The king of crypto dipped below $80K overnight, and if you're feeling a little dizzy from the drop—you're not alone.

So... Why Is Bitcoin Taking a Dirt Nap?

There’s no single smoking gun, but we’ve got a few usual suspects:

📉 Trade War Jitters: Trump just announced new 10% tariffs on Chinese goods, and China is vowing to retaliate (more on that below). That’s got markets spooked, and when risk is off, Bitcoin tends to feel the pain.

💵 Dollar Strengthening: The U.S. dollar is flexing like a gym bro after one set of bicep curls. A stronger USD = weaker BTC, and the greenback has been on a tear this week.

📉 ETF Outflows: Bitcoin ETFs saw a rare net outflow this week. Translation? Some of those big-money buyers that pushed BTC to new highs are now cashing out and taking profits.

🤷 Trump & Crypto: The markets were hoping for some pro-crypto news from Trump, but so far, all we’ve heard is… crickets. And in crypto, no news is bad news when people are expecting regulation clarity or bullish headlines.

Is This Normal? How Bad Is This Drop?

Bitcoin is now down over 25% from its all-time high (ATH) of ~$108K, and while that might feel like a gut punch, let’s put it into perspective.

📉 2017-2018 Crash: Bitcoin soared to $20,000 in December 2017… then got absolutely nuked, dropping 84% to $3,200 by the end of 2018.

📉 2021 Mini Bear Market: After hitting $64,000 in April 2021, Bitcoin took a breather (aka a full-on collapse), tumbling 55% to $29,000 by July.

📉 The 2022 Pain Trade: The ultimate test of diamond hands—BTC hit $68,789 in November 2021, then got dragged through the mud, crashing 76% to $16,500 by the end of 2022.

If history tells us anything, it’s that Bitcoin loves to test your patience.

Bitcoin corrections are a feature, not a bug. 

A 25% drop? That’s just another Tuesday in Bitcoin land.

So… What Happens Next?

We’re in one of those "choose your own adventure" moments. Here are three possible paths:

1️⃣ The Classic Fakeout: BTC briefly dips into the $75K-$78K range, liquidates some leverage traders, then bounces back to $85K+ as ETF buyers step in again. You’ve seen this movie before.

2️⃣ The Extended Pain Trade: BTC keeps sliding, testing $72K-$75K as the market freaks out about macro concerns. If things get ugly, the $69K breakout level from last year is a big test.

3️⃣ The “Bitcoin Is Dead” Bottom: BTC nukes to $60K-$65K, everyone panic sells, the media declares “Bitcoin bubble has burst” for the 438th time… and then it rockets back up.

Final Thoughts 🧵 

If you’ve been in crypto long enough, you know the deal: Volatility is the price of admission. 

Bitcoin doesn’t go up in a straight line—if it did, we’d all be retired on a yacht by now.

Stay patient, manage risk, and remember: sometimes the best trade is no trade.

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MARKET OVERVIEW

🔥 Trump vs. China – The Trade War Just Escalated

The U.S. and China are back at it again—slapping tariffs like it’s a heavyweight title fight.

And traders?

Well, they’re caught in the middle, bobbing and weaving to avoid getting knocked out.

Let’s break down what just happened, why it matters, and what comes next.

🇺🇸 What Did Trump Do?

On Thursday, President Trump announced a fresh 10% tariff on Chinese goods—set to go into effect March 4.

This is on top of the 10% tariffs he already imposed on China earlier this month.

• Canada and Mexico are also getting hit, but China is the main event.

• Trump framed this as a response to China’s role in the fentanyl trade—but also threw in some classic “bringing jobs back to America” rhetoric.

• Oh, and the U.K.? They got a little shoutout too. Trump hinted at a "real trade deal" with them—sans tariffs.

🇨🇳 How Did China Respond?

China wasn’t about to take that lying down.

The Ministry of Commerce fired back, saying they “firmly oppose” the new tariffs and are ready to retaliate if necessary.

🚨 Potential counterattacks:

✅ Tariffs on U.S. exports—energy, agriculture, and tech could be in the crosshairs.
✅ More companies on China’s “Unreliable Entity” list—which would restrict their ability to do business in China.
✅ Stricter export controls on critical minerals—China dominates the global supply of key rare earth metals used in tech and defense.

Basically, they’re not just going to sit back and take the hit.

📉 Market Impact – A Rollercoaster Ride

Traders were already jittery, but this just turned up the heat. Here’s how markets reacted:

• S&P 500 & Nasdaq had rough days, down over 1.5%.

  

• Bitcoin dropped below $80K, as risk assets took a hit.

• Nvidia fell 8.5% after rallying overnight—showing how AI hype can’t override macro fears.

  

• USD strengthened, especially against the Australian Dollar (AUD), which took a dive on trade war concerns.

  

🔮 What Happens Next?

Traders now have a few key things to watch:

1️⃣ Does Trump double down? If he adds more tariffs or moves up implementation dates, the market could see real panic.

2️⃣ Will China go nuclear? So far, China’s retaliation has been “measured.” But if they fully weaponize rare earth exports, the impact on U.S. manufacturing and tech could be brutal.

3️⃣ Does this push the Fed to cut rates? If the market tanks, the Fed might step in with rate cuts to cushion the blow. And if that happens… well, Bitcoin and tech stocks might catch a bid again.

The bottom line? This isn’t 2018, but it’s starting to feel like it.

Trade war volatility is officially back, and traders better buckle up.

The next few weeks could get wild. 🎢 

🚀 Pre-Market Fuel

1. The SEC dropped their lawsuit against Coinbase. This is great for the crypto industry even though the charts are saying something different right now.

2. Michael Saylor is getting some heat for this Bitcoin comment he made. I mean, sell a kidney!?

3. Inflation is real. Take a look at these Taco Bell and McDonald’s prices, comparing 2019 prices to today.

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