In October 2025, global markets were rocked by a sudden policy announcement: a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. Within minutes of the announcement, risk assets sold off sharply, crypto markets plunged, and portfolios across asset classes saw double-digit declines. While the trigger was unexpected, the broader reaction revealed something deeper: the gap between human reflex and machine speed in today’s financial markets. Lessons We Keep Missing: Patterns from the Past Market shocks rarely arrive without warning. Whether it was the 2020 pandemic crash or the 2024 energy crisis, certain signals consistently preceded major moves: Subtle liquidity shifts Rising volatility Diverging...
BlockchainFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026