- Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats on smartphones and electronics have reignited market fears, triggering a selloff in volatile altcoins.
- TRUMP, ARB, and STRK are particularly at risk due to upcoming token unlocks and declining investor confidence.
As Donald Trump doubles down on promises to reimpose tariffs on smartphones and electronics, the crypto market is once again on edge. With tensions mounting in the ongoing US-China trade war, Trump’s renewed stance is causing investors to reassess their altcoin portfolios — and quickly.
In a recent Truth Social post, Trump warned that “no country is getting off the hook” as he hinted at forthcoming national security tariffs targeting the semiconductor and electronics supply chain. This includes devices like smartphones, which had previously enjoyed temporary tariff relief. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, electronics may have avoided one tariff bucket, but they remain firmly under threat in others.
The result? A new wave of volatility in crypto markets, as macroeconomic fears spook investors and trigger selloffs in already unstable altcoins.
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Top 3 Altcoins to Sell Right Now
1. Official Trump (TRUMP) Coin
Ironically, the former President’s own meme coin is taking a hit. Once a darling of speculative traders, TRUMP is facing a potential crash as a massive $321.6 million worth of tokens are set to unlock on April 18. With low demand and mounting uncertainty, this meme coin could see a sharp decline in price due to increased liquidity and trader exit.
2. Arbitrum (ARB)
ARB, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has struggled to maintain investor confidence amid market shake-ups. An upcoming $16.4 million token unlock adds fuel to the fire. Combined with tariff-related market unease, ARB could spiral downward as demand falters.
3. Starknet (STRK)
STRK is also poised for a rough patch. A $27.2 million unlock is scheduled, and with altcoins already bleeding from the global economic tension, the added liquidity could send prices tumbling.
Trump’s aggressive tariff talk has added a fresh layer of uncertainty to an already jittery crypto market. With billions of dollars in tokens set to unlock, investors should tread carefully — and consider offloading these altcoins before the next wave of volatility hits.
