{"id":12220,"date":"2025-02-10T10:16:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=12220"},"modified":"2025-02-10T10:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:16:32","slug":"trumps-tariffs-trigger-sell-offs-microstrategy-buys-the-dip-as-degens-await-wall-street-pepe-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=12220","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s Tariffs Trigger Sell-Offs, MicroStrategy Buys the Dip as Degens Await Wall Street Pepe Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Donald Trump\u2019s tariff war is only heating up \u2013 he announced a 25% levy on aluminum and steel imports.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also warned that countries levying US imports will face even higher tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin ($BTC) dipped to $94K on the back of the announcement, and most altcoins followed. However, $BTC has now rebounded to $97K, so this is but a flesh wound rather than a bearish reversal.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, MicroStrategy\u2019s Michael Saylor hinted he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/saylor\/status\/1888598467729150282?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">might go on another buying spree on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Trump\u2019s Tariff Tantrums: How Crypto Weathers the Storm<\/h2>\n<p>This isn\u2019t the first time Trump has shaken up the market.<\/p>\n<p>Last week\u2019s tariff announcement didn\u2019t go well either, as Canada and Mexico slapped the US with reciprocal tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Trump threatens the world with even higher import taxes.<\/p>\n<p>Where will leaders draw the line? Will Americans soon be paying 3,000% extra on all imported goods? Or will the US learn to grow Sencha tea and make Parmigiano cheese?<\/p>\n<p>Trump also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J--ZUaoV7RI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">shared plans<\/a> to impose tariffs on oil, gas, steel, copper, and superconductors.<\/p>\n<p>Bybit CEO Ben Zhou estimates that crypto liquidations reached $10B following the first tariff announcement. This time, the market dipped roughly $50M.<\/p>\n<p>While crypto prices are recovering, the Crypto Fear and Green Index has been in the Fear territory the entire week.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392441\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C323\" alt=\"crypto fear and greed index\" width=\"700\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=1132 1132w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-10-59-14-Crypto-Fear-and-Greed-Index-CoinMarketCap.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>But not everyone is bearish.<\/p>\n<h2>Saylor Breaks Silence, More Green Dots to Come?<\/h2>\n<p>Known $BTC evangelist Michael Saylor posted a screenshot of MicroStrategy\u2019s portfolio tracker for the first time since January 20, when the company <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/saylor\/status\/1881330929656005101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">celebrated Trump\u2019s Inauguration<\/a> with an 11K $BTC purchase and switched from green and orange dots.<\/p>\n<p>MicroStrategy\u2019s total $BTC holdings now amount to $46.12B. While Saylor hasn\u2019t announced any purchases in February yet, it wouldn\u2019t be a stretch to suggest that he made use of the temporary market downturn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392438\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-05-11-X.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C400\" alt=\"MicroStrategy BTC portfolio\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-05-11-X.png?w=939 939w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-05-11-X.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-05-11-X.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-05-11-X.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/MSTR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MSTR stock price<\/a> fell 0.11% last month, it grew 356% in 2024 and 2,101% since MicroStrategy began acquiring $BTC five years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Japanese firm Metaplanet, which adopted a similar strategy in 2024, recorded a <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/3350.T\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">3,575% surge in its stock price<\/a> over the year.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that the current dip is a mere blip on the radar.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term, institutional and whale interest will drive crypto adoption and push altcoin prices to new heights.<\/p>\n<h2>Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) Presale Sold Out, Analyst Predict a 549% Surge After Listing<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/visit\/wallstreetpepe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE)<\/a> could be first in line to benefit from the pending bull run.<\/p>\n<p>With over $70M raised in less than three months, $WEPE is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-crypto-presales-to-invest-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">the best presales<\/a> this year. All tokens are now sold out ahead of schedule, and FOMO is building up as early adopters await the token claim.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392439\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-21-52-Wall-Street-Pepe-on-X-Its-done.-Tell-your-friends.-Tell-your-mum.-Tell-every-mfer.-%F0%9F%90%B8%E2%9A%94-https-__t.co_U1TZfvOjlU-_-X.png?w=572&amp;resize=700%2C514\" alt=\"Wall Street Pepe presale\" width=\"700\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-21-52-Wall-Street-Pepe-on-X-Its-done.-Tell-your-friends.-Tell-your-mum.-Tell-every-mfer.-\ud83d\udc38\u2694-https-__t.co_U1TZfvOjlU-_-X.png?w=817 817w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-21-52-Wall-Street-Pepe-on-X-Its-done.-Tell-your-friends.-Tell-your-mum.-Tell-every-mfer.-\ud83d\udc38\u2694-https-__t.co_U1TZfvOjlU-_-X.png?w=572 572w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-21-52-Wall-Street-Pepe-on-X-Its-done.-Tell-your-friends.-Tell-your-mum.-Tell-every-mfer.-\ud83d\udc38\u2694-https-__t.co_U1TZfvOjlU-_-X.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-11-21-52-Wall-Street-Pepe-on-X-Its-done.-Tell-your-friends.-Tell-your-mum.-Tell-every-mfer.-\ud83d\udc38\u2694-https-__t.co_U1TZfvOjlU-_-X.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>In a few days, $WEPE will announce the first exchange listings. This would present a chance for those who missed out on the presale to secure their spot in the Wepe Army and possibly <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wall-street-pepe-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">push $WEPE to $0.0013<\/a>, a 549% gain for the first supporters.<\/p>\n<p>WEPE\u2019s on a mission to level the playing field and bring power back to retail investors. Together, WEPE allies will share trading insights, tested strategies, and speculations to crush this bull run.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you missed the boat of $WEPE presale, there\u2019s still an opportunity to buy it on exchanges and win big. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wepetoken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Follow WEPE on X<\/a> so as not to miss listing updates.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Remarks<\/h2>\n<p>Macroeconomic and geopolitical forces do impact the crypto market, but to a much lesser extent than one would expect. While tariff announcements triggered brief selloffs, the market\u2019s quick recovery demonstrates growing maturity.<\/p>\n<p>As legacy whales like MicroStrategy hoard $BTC, degen investors bet on <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/visit\/wallstreetpepe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">$WEPE<\/a> for juicy gains. An epic presale, upcoming listings, and united community show that $WEPE is ready to take the market by storm.<\/p>\n<p>However, we remind you that no gains are guaranteed. Always DYOR and diversify your portfolio to offset potential losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump\u2019s tariff war is only heating up \u2013 he announced a 25% levy on aluminum and steel imports. Trump also warned that countries levying US imports will face even higher tariffs. Bitcoin ($BTC) dipped to $94K on the back of the announcement, and most altcoins followed. However, $BTC has now rebounded to $97K, so [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-12220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12220"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12220\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}