Bitcoin Falls as Trade Uncertainty Dampens Risk Appetite — Market Talk

Bitcoin falls slightly as uncertainty over U.S. trade policy weighs on the risk-sensitive digital asset. "Trump's tariff threats and political posturing are injecting high levels of geopolitical and economic risk, dampening appetite for risk assets while bolstering demand for defensive positioning," Zaye Capital Markets analyst Naeem Aslam says in a note. Trump's increasingly erratic social media commentary has "further polarized sentiment" as it reflects a leadership style prone to volatility and unpredictability. Trump's legal entanglements within the crypto space, including his controversial dinner with investors of his meme coin, have also sparked regulatory alarms, he says. Bitcoin falls 0.1% to $109,479, according to LSEG. ([email protected])