Bitget Research Institute: Trump's tariff remarks trigger risk-avoidance sentiment, Bitcoin may benefit from a new round of global risk aversion

Chief Analyst Ryan Lee from Bitget Research Institute pointed out that with US President Trump's new tariff plan, Bitcoin's hedging properties are gaining more attention. His proposal to "uniformly impose a 20% tariff" has shaken the market's confidence in fiat currencies, especially the dollar, particularly against the backdrop of rising inflation expectations. Jim Reid from Deutsche Bank and Chris Weston from Pepperstone both warned that if this policy is implemented, the global economy may face "stagflation" risks, i.e., costs rise while economic growth is limited.
From an economic fundamentals perspective, if this round of tariffs is implemented, it could push up manufacturing costs and exacerbate inflation. This event may prolong market uncertainty. In this environment, demand for Bitcoin as an anti-inflationary and hedging asset is expected to significantly increase.