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Smaller cryptocurrencies fall more than bitcoin after Trump's tariff surprise
Smaller cryptocurrencies have been falling harder than bitcoin after President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his latest tariff plans - which were much more severe than expected - as investors scaled back riskier investments in the digital-asset space. Bitcoin traded at around $82,312 Thursday, down roughly 1.4% over the past seven days, according to the Dow Jones Market Data. It was roughly 25% below its record high of $109,225 reached on Jan. 20, Trump's Inauguration Day. While bitcoin is highly volatile, it is often seen as a "blue-chip" investment within the crypto space, as the token has the largest ... (full story)