Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Is Safe as Trump Unleashes a Global Tariff Storm

As world markets respond to news of a new round of import tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Bitcoin is quietly holding up. Trump’s plan to make April 2 a “Liberation Day” will impose large tariffs on imports to the U.S. from countries such as China, Japan, and Vietnam, as well as several long-time U.S. allies. Again, while this announcement has raised concern in many industries, Bitcoin was unchanged, and Microstrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor emphasized that point. He tweeted, to his 4.2M followers, “There are no tariffs on Bitcoin.” His point is that even if the U.S. economy is erecting higher and higher barriers to trade, Bitcoin is outside that wall.

Trump’s Tariff Plan Hits All Sides, Not Just Rivals

This latest trade policy encompasses more than simply pursuing economic adversaries—it serves to target a broad array of countries. As of April 5, imports from China face a 34% tariff, imports from Taiwan face a 32% tariff, and imports from Vietnam face a tariff of over 46%. Imports from Japan will face a 24% tariff. Furthermore, such tariffs even target U.S. allies.

 The U.K. will see a tariff of 10%, Israel 17%, the European Union 20%, and India 26%. Trump seeks to justify such tariffs by describing them as “reciprocal,” indicating that they mirror tariffs on U.S. goods abroad. Not surprisingly, China threatens retaliation with tariffs of its own. It is an uneasy moment for international trade and finance.

Bitcoin’s Borderless Advantage Shines Through

With the ongoing talks about Trump’s tariffs, Bitcoin’s digital nature presents it with a unique advantage. Unlike goods that may get stuck in customs, taxation, and political bureaucracy, Bitcoin moves freely across borders. Michael Saylor’s post summed this up well: it can’t be taxed at the port, or made to sit at a checkpoint, nor valued up by a country’s government. This provides an interesting alternative in a trade dispute. 

If anything, and of note, moving available capital from assets like Bitcoin may ultimately be indirect. If rising import costs mean the consumer and business will spend less, perhaps there will be less capital to put into assets like Bitcoin. However, Bitcoin is strong so far and maintains its resistance, popping its head above resistance at $80,000. Bitcoin’s persistence as a store of value might be more robust than some expected.

BTC Price Action Snapshot: What the Charts Are Saying

The 5-minute BTC Price chart reveals a short-term bullish structure within an ascending channel, though strong resistance below $85,000 triggered an intraday drop toward $82,000—an established support zone. The RSI dipped into oversold levels during the correction, indicating seller exhaustion. While BTC Prices bounced back, it failed to retest the prior high, showing weakening momentum. RSI has stabilized near 41, suggesting consolidation. The MACD shows mixed signals, with recent golden and death crosses reflecting choppy short-term trends, the latest being a death cross, hinting at lingering bearish pressure. BTC Prices now consolidate between rising support and key resistance, awaiting a decisive breakout.

Chart 1, Analyzed by Alokkp0608, published on April 5th, 2025

Conclusion: Could Bitcoin Be the Winner in a Trade War World?

As Trump’s tariff plan is beginning to take shape, it is stirring up everything from global politics to everyday consumer prices. But somehow, Bitcoin seems to be in its own lane. The BTC price has remained relatively unchanged, and its borderless and decentralized nature puts it in a unique position to somewhat escape the economic fallout of trade restrictions. Not to say that Bitcoin will be completely insulated—showing no volatility right now—economic pressure on businesses and households will likely trickle down to the crypto markets.

However, compared to the traditional commodities and stocks that tend to react directly to tariffs and supply chain disruptions, Bitcoin is showing fortitude. Should the situation escalate further, we will likely see even more interest in digital assets as a way to hedge against uncertainty. For the time being, Bitcoin is proving it can keep its cool while the rest of the world heats up.

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