Fake news triggered a double kill of long and short positions. Will the tariff nuclear bomb explode again on April 9? How will the market evolve in the future?

On April 7, 2025, the global financial market swept through every corner from Wall Street to crypto exchanges like a sudden tsunami. Trump's tariff stick hung over everyone's head, and last week's plunge had already left investors feeling traumatized. A "fake news" story added fuel to the fire, pushing the market into a dual slaughter of long and short positions. US stocks staged a shocking reversal within 15 minutes, the crypto market ran with blood, and global stocks, bonds, and commodities were not spared. All this because Trump warned that if China does not revoke retaliatory tariffs, the US will detonate a "tariff nuclear bomb" on April 9. With only one day left before this deadline, panic spread like a plague, and trust shattered like thin ice. On April 8, the storm was still brewing. Trump's "Wall Street die-hard fan", hedge fund titan Bill Ackman, rarely turned against him, denouncing the tariff plan as an "economic nuclear war" and calling for a 90-day pause to save the crisis. Global countries were divided in this high-pressure game: some surrendered, some fought back, and others sought survival in the cracks. How did fake news trigger a dual slaughter? Where will Bitcoin and global markets go? Who will prevail in the final showdown before April 9? Let us unravel the mystery and analyze step by step. I. Dual Explosion of Fake News: From US Stock Massive Shock to Bitcoin Roller Coaster On the evening of April 7, at 22:15 Beijing time, an explosive rumor spread from mainstream media like CNBC and Reuters: National Economic Council Director Hassett said Trump was considering a 90-day tariff suspension for some countries. In a market as jumpy as a startled bird, this was interpreted as a signal of Trump softening. US stocks instantly came back to life, with the Dow rising nearly 2,600 points from its early low, creating the largest intraday reversal in history; Nasdaq rebounded 10%, and S&P 500 rose over 8%. The crypto market also moved, with Bitcoin surging like an unbridled wild horse to 81,243 USDT, as investors seemed to grasp a glimmer of hope in the darkness. However, joy was short-lived. At 22:25, CNBC clarified that the White House knew nothing of the "90-day pause" plan; Forexlive directly called it "fake news"; the White House subsequently confirmed that Hassett merely said "Yep" in a Fox News interview to indicate he heard the question, which was misunderstood as policy confirmation. CNBC was heavily criticized for broadcasting unverified content, with X platform users calling for them to be jailed. The market reaction was like a cliff-like plunge: Dow fell over 300 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit 11-month lows; Bitcoin dropped to 77,300 USDT, slowly recovering to 79,425 USDT by the morning of April 8. This blunder came at a high cost. According to Coinglass data, in the past 24 hours, 286,789 people were liquidated globally in the crypto market, totaling $992 million, with $632 million in long positions and $360 million in short positions. Alternative.me showed the crypto fear and greed index at 24, with the market deep in "extreme fear". (The translation continues in the same professional manner for the rest of the text, maintaining the specified translations for crypto-related terms.)

III. Global Game of Strategy Before April 9th: Surrender, Confrontation, and Wait-and-See

With only one day left before the "tariff nuclear bomb" is detonated, countries worldwide have divided into three camps under Trump's high-pressure policy: surrendering and seeking peace, confronting and countering, and waiting and observing. Europe's attitude is particularly noteworthy, with a collective hardline undertone and subtle internal differences.

Surrender Camp: Bowing Down

Facing Trump's tariff stick, some countries and regions choose to compromise for self-preservation.

Zimbabwe suspends tariffs on US goods, attempting to secure sanction exemptions;

Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te stated that despite facing 32% tariffs, Taiwan will not retaliate but instead seek breathing room through deepening US investments;

India, though impacted by 26% tariffs, still hopes to negotiate exemptions and has proactively lowered import taxes on some US goods;

Vietnam expressed regret over 46% tariffs but did not mention retaliation, preferring a low-key approach. These regions, due to high export dependence on the US or geopolitical weakness, choose to retreat strategically.

Confrontation Camp: Facing Head-On

In stark contrast to the surrender camp are countries and regions choosing direct confrontation. China swiftly counterattacked, announcing 34% tariffs on all US goods from April 10th, restricting rare earth exports, with the Foreign Ministry spokesperson denouncing the US for "economic bullying" and displaying an unyielding stance.

Europe's attitude is equally tough, especially the EU's collective determination to confront. The EU plans to vote on retaliatory tariffs on some US products on April 9th. Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stated willingness to negotiate but is "prepared to defend its interests". Germany and France explicitly support counter-measures, emphasizing protection of automotive and manufacturing sectors. Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called for avoiding a full-scale trade war, showing a cautious but unbending position. Though Brexit-separated, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared "all options are on the table", wavering between confrontation and observation, hinting at potential alignment with the EU.

Notably, Europe is not monolithic. While the EU presents a collective "confrontational" stance, individual countries have nuanced differences. Germany and France, with sensitive automotive and machinery exports, lean towards tough counter-measures to protect economic lifelines. Italy, with a high proportion of small and medium enterprises, is more wary of trade war consequences, seeking balance between retaliation and negotiation. Eastern European countries like Poland and Hungary remain relatively low-key, potentially more inclined to observe and hope the EU negotiates breathing room. The UK, independent of the EU, shows a "calm and pragmatic" approach, neither eager to surrender nor rush into full confrontation. This division might affect Europe's unified action after April 9th.

Wait-and-See Camp: Strategic Calculation

Some countries and regions choose to temporarily hold back, seeking balance in the chaos. Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan explicitly stated they will not follow mainland China in imposing US tariffs, maintaining the "free port" policy to preserve capital flow advantages;

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin hopes to avoid conflict through dialogue while accelerating trade agreements with the EU;

South Africa is advancing export diversification strategies, reducing US dependence and seeking multilateral breakthroughs. These regions are neither eager to surrender immediately nor rush to confront, instead waiting for the right moment.

Internal cracks in the US Congress add uncertainty to the global game. On April 8th, House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated he would provide "space" for Trump's tariffs, but opposition within the Republican Party is rising. Senators Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley proposed legislation to limit presidential tariff powers, while Representative Don Bacon plans to introduce a House version. Despite this, Johnson refused to promise this week's budget plan revision, with Republicans potentially voting final on April 9th afternoon. This internal conflict might weaken Trump's confidence, giving surrender and wait-and-see camps more time.

IV. Scenarios After April 9th: The Dual Fate of Tariff Nuclear Bomb and Crypto Market

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