The past week will remain etched in the memory of XRP<\/a> holders as one of the most challenging. The token lost 42% of its value<\/strong> in a widespread panic triggered by the announcement of 100% American tariffs on Chinese products<\/strong>. This trade escalation caused a domino effect across all financial markets<\/strong>, crypto<\/a> included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The XRP hit a floor of $1.77<\/strong> before initiating a modest technical rebound<\/strong>. This correction comes after several weeks of consolidation between $2.80 and $2.30<\/strong>, a range that traders were watching closely. The violence of the drop once again illustrates the growing sensitivity of digital assets<\/strong> to macroeconomic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trading volumes exploded<\/strong> during the capitulation phase, signaling massive forced liquidation<\/strong> of leveraged positions<\/strong>. On-chain data shows that several million dollars of long positions<\/strong> were liquidated within hours, amplifying selling pressure. This sequence reminds us that despite the gradual maturation of the sector<\/strong>, volatility remains an intrinsic component of the crypto market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cryptocurrencies confirmed their correlation with traditional markets during this storm. Bitcoin<\/a> retreated 9%<\/strong>, approaching the psychological threshold of $110,000<\/strong>, while Ethereum fell more than 12%<\/strong> below $3,800<\/strong>. BNB and Solana also recorded double-digit losses<\/strong>, reflecting a widespread risk aversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This synchronization with global stock indices raises questions about the status of Bitcoin and altcoins as safe-haven assets<\/strong>. Institutional investors clearly treated these assets as speculative positions to reduce during periods of uncertainty. The flight to liquidity<\/strong> was rapid and brutal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGeopolitical shock hits the entire crypto market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n