U.S., China resume trade talks as crypto markets brace for impact
Crypto eyes U.S.-China talks for next move.
As U.S. and Chinese officials convene in London today to resume trade negotiations, cryptocurrency markets are on high alert.
With tensions still simmering from earlier tariff hikes, investors are watching closely to determine whether the outcome of these talks could steer Bitcoin and Ethereum prices in either direction.
Key takeaways
- Major U.S.-China trade talks begin in London, with top officials from both sides attending.
- Cryptocurrency may benefit if talks fail, as investors turn to decentralized assets during instability.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum already show signs of investor interest, with record wallet numbers in 2025.
- Past trade wars show crypto’s resilience, with previous surges in price during economic disruptions.
Diplomatic moves and market watch
The discussions, scheduled for June 9, 2025, mark the most significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries since a temporary trade truce was reached last month. The stakes are high—not just for global markets, but for digital assets increasingly viewed as safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainty.
President Donald Trump announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in London. This comes after a thaw in relations, with Trump describing his recent call with President Xi Jinping as “very good.”
Earlier in 2025, tensions escalated after the U.S. imposed 125% tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory measures from Beijing. Although a temporary truce reduced tariffs to 30% and 10% respectively, today’s discussions are critical for long-term resolution.
What this means for crypto
Historically, Bitcoin has been considered a hedge during political and economic uncertainty. During past trade disputes, its decentralized nature made it attractive to investors wary of fiat-linked assets.
With 55.39 million Bitcoin holders and 148.38 million Ethereum wallets now in existence, sentiment continues to shift toward cryptocurrencies.
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At the time of writing, the main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is trading at $105.628.
BTC price dynamics (June 2025). Source: TradingView
Analysts suggest that a breakdown in today’s talks could trigger inflows into crypto markets, potentially stabilizing or boosting prices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even altcoins like Dogecoin.
If an agreement is reached, it could lead to calmer global markets and possibly temper crypto’s role as a crisis hedge. However, if talks falter, a renewed trade standoff could further cement digital assets as strategic hedging tools.
Earlier we wrote that Bitcoin tumbles below $109K as Trump revives EU trade war.
