S&P 500 Extends Losses as Bitcoin Melts to $102; Altcoins Lose Over 10%

• Trump announces 100% tariff on Chinese goods
• Bitcoin Falls to $102 amid Global Pressure
• Altcoins record losses over 10%

Current US President Donald Trump increased tensions with China by declaring on Friday (10) that the US will apply an additional 100% tariff on Chinese products starting November 1, 2025. The measure was announced on his official Truth Social account, with the argument that China has been adopting an “extraordinarily aggressive” stance in global trade.

Trump stated that the new package of restrictions, including limitations on Chinese access to critical software, will take effect on the same date. He also indicated that the timeline could be brought forward, depending on China's reaction. Beijing's retaliation includes new tariffs on American ships, a suspension of soybean purchases, and the opening of an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm, which intensifies the impasse.

The impact on the market was immediate. US stock markets fell sharply, with the S&P 500 index leading the decline following the announcements. Sectors linked to international trade and technology were particularly hard hit, reflecting fears of a new wave of global economic slowdown.

Additionally, some specific tariffs are already in effect. Starting October 1st, tariffs on kitchen cabinets and vanities came into effect. On October 14th, new tariffs on lumber and furniture come into effect. The suspension of tariffs on Mexican products is expected to end in early November.

In the legal arena, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule in early November on the validity of the "reciprocal" tariffs imposed by Trump. A contrary ruling could significantly alter the economic strategy adopted by his administration.

Cryptocurrency market today

Cryptocurrencies followed the negative sentiment of traditional markets and are trading sharply lower this Friday. Bitcoin plunged to the $102.000 region but partially recovered and stabilized above $112.000. The market's leading cryptocurrency is down 6,95% on the day.

Ethereum also fell significantly, trading at $3.898, down 10,86%. Binance Coin (BNB) is down 11,78%, trading at $1.104,10. Solana (SOL) is down 12,82%, trading at $192,17.

Other altcoins followed the same trend. XRP fell to $2,34 (-16,89%), Dogecoin (DOGE) to $0,1910 (-23,12%), Cardano (ADA) to $0,632 (-22,40%), and TRON (TRX) to $0,32 (-4,55%).