Bitcoin Edges Higher as Traders Await Crypto Week and Trump’s Expanding Tariff Agenda

Bitcoin prices ticked up slightly on Wednesday as the market remained in a holding pattern, awaiting clarity on both U.S. trade policy and the upcoming legislative developments in Crypto Week, set to begin July 14.

The world's largest cryptocurrency rose 0.4% to $108,720.20 as of 02:25 ET (06:25 GMT). However, trading volumes remained subdued as broader risk sentiment weakened under pressure from geopolitical and macroeconomic developments.

Trump Tariffs Weigh on Market Sentiment

Investor appetite for risk assets has diminished after President Donald Trump expanded his tariff strategy, announcing a 50% levy on imported copper, with further duties expected soon on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

The new action follows a Monday announcement where the U.S. sent letters to 14 countries, notifying them of sharply higher tariffs set to take effect on August 1. These include:

• 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea

• Up to 40% duties on select other nations

• Promises of more countries being revealed “tomorrow morning,” Trump said late Tuesday

These moves have amplified fears of a renewed global trade war, stalling enthusiasm across both traditional and digital assets.

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Traders Eye Crypto Week for U.S. Regulatory Breakthroughs

Market participants now look ahead to Crypto Week, beginning July 14, when U.S. lawmakers are expected to push forward at least three major crypto regulation bills. These bills could address:

• Stablecoin oversight

• Digital asset market structure

• SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction clarity

A regulatory breakthrough may serve as a catalyst for renewed capital inflows, especially from institutional players who have remained cautious amid legal ambiguity and SEC enforcement actions.

Until then, analysts expect Bitcoin to remain rangebound, with sentiment tied closely to both macroeconomic headlines and Washington's crypto policy trajectory.

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Bottom Line

With Trump's tariff announcements creating market unease and regulatory clarity for crypto on the horizon, Bitcoin is likely to stay in a tight trading band. Traders should watch July 14 closely, as Crypto Week could mark a turning point in U.S. digital asset regulation — and a potential breakout moment for crypto markets.