MARKETS BREATHE AGAIN, CRYPTO HOLDS BACK
Markets rebounded sharply after #Trump confirmed a suspension of planned U.S. tariffs on Europe, removing a major geopolitical overhang. U.S. equities rallied fast as investors unwound defensive positions, signaling a clear relief trade across traditional risk assets.
What’s notable: #prediction markets moved first. On #Polymarket, probabilities tied to EU tariffs and Greenland escalation collapsed before the official announcement. Traders were already pricing de-escalation, reinforcing prediction markets as early indicators of political risk—often ahead of headlines.
But while stocks surged, crypto didn’t chase the move. #Bitcoin stabilized after dipping below $88K, yet failed to reclaim $90K with conviction. The message: macro relief reduced downside risk, but it wasn’t enough to ignite a fresh rally.
