Trade tensions just escalated. The U.S. is signaling potential tariffs against European nations over geopolitical disagreements—a move that could ripple through global markets and reshape international economic dynamics. When tariff wars heat up, capital flows get unpredictable, and that volatility inevitably reaches crypto markets. History shows us that currency instability and trade uncertainty often drive investors toward alternative assets. Worth watching how this plays out, especially if sanctions or trade restrictions expand further. The broader question: how will decentralized finance and crypto adoption respond when traditional trade frameworks become less predictable?