Cryptocurrencies faced a sharp setback this Tuesday due to the worsening tensions between the United States and China. In the last 24 hours:
Bitcoin (BTC) fell nearly 3% (Barron's)
Ethereum (ETH) plummeted 4.3% (Barron's)
XRP suffered the largest drop among major crypto assets, with -6.6% (Barron's)
🧭 What's happening?
Diplomatic and trade tensions between the U.S. and China have created a wave of risk aversion in global markets. Investors who used to flock to more speculative assets like cryptocurrencies are now seeking refuge in 'safe' assets amid uncertainty. (Reuters)