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Editor's Note: The article explores the value of cryptocurrency as a hedging tool in the context of escalating global trade wars and tariff barriers. The author points out that tariff policies drive up inflation, distort markets, and the proof of history shows that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency, with its decentralization, sovereign attributes, and cross-border liquidity, may become a new asset choice to cope with geopolitical uncertainties and economic turmoil. Although cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin) have not yet fully demonstrated their hedging properties as "digital gold," the borderless economic system they are building is challenging the traditional financial order.

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As trade wars reshape the global economic landscape, Crypto Assets once again have the opportunity to prove their value as a tool for hedging against chaos.

Background Context

"Madness is rare among individuals, but common among groups, parties, nations, and eras."

Since Trump announced on April 3rd the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" on major trading partners including China, Japan, and Vietnam, global stock markets have begun to experience varying degrees of Plummet — the U.S. stock market faced an epic crash, with Nasdaq futures falling 4.7% in a single day after the policy announcement, S&P 500 futures down 5%, and Dow Jones futures plunging by as much as 1822 points. As of April 9th, the S&P 500 index has accumulated a fall of 18.9% from its February peak, with a market capitalization evaporating by $5.8 trillion, marking the worst four-day decline since 1950; technology stocks have become the "hard-hit area" of this stock disaster, with Apple’s stock price plummeting 23% over four days, and the combined market capitalization of seven tech giants including Microsoft and Nvidia evaporating by $1.65 trillion. This shock directly stems from the risk of Supply Chain disruptions — 75% of Apple’s components rely on production in Asia, and the cost of tariffs is being passed on.

Last week, another independent Bitcoin miner successfully packaged a block and received 3.125 Bitcoins in rewards, with a total value of nearly $260,000 (including transaction fees). This is just one of several recent cases of independent miners "winning".

So, is this Miner just relying on luck? Is independent mining becoming more and more common? Can an average person buy an entry-level mining machine and successfully challenge those large mining companies with inadequate computing power?

The answers vary. Although the number of times that "independent miners" (here referring to individual enthusiasts or some low-profile mining groups) have successfully packaged blocks has indeed increased recently, the growth is limited and it is unlikely to surge significantly.

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Led by Michael Saylor, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), as the single largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the United States, is struggling under the dual pressures of falling Bitcoin prices and massive debt. According to an 8-K filing submitted to the SEC on April 7, Strategy stated that if it cannot address its current financial difficulties, it may be forced to sell its Bitcoin Holdings.

The global market is turbulent, and the crypto assets market is also affected. Professional investors are optimistic about Bitcoin and Ethereum as stores of value, and there are recovery opportunities for Solana and Decentralized Finance. Infrastructure projects like EigenLayer and Near are receiving significant attention. Now is a critical time for institutional investors to reallocate their assets.

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