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Bitcoin Updates: Easing U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ignite Crypto Market Surge—Bitcoin Exceeds $115K, Altcoins Recover

Bitcoin Updates: Easing U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ignite Crypto Market Surge—Bitcoin Exceeds $115K, Altcoins Recover

Bitget-RWA2025/10/27 06:26
By: Bitget-RWA
- Bitcoin surged past $115,000 on Oct. 26, 2025, driven by U.S.-China trade progress easing tariff war fears and triggering a crypto market rally. - Altcoins like Ethereum and Solana rebounded as traders regained risk appetite, with Bitcoin dominance rising to 57.7% amid macroeconomic uncertainty. - U.S. and China reached preliminary consensus on export controls and fentanyl regulations, with a Trump-Xi summit in South Korea likely to finalize the trade framework. - Analysts predict Bitcoin and gold could

On October 26, 2025, Bitcoin soared above $115,000, reaching its highest price in almost two weeks. This surge followed encouraging developments in U.S.-China trade talks, which eased concerns about a fresh tariff conflict and sparked a rally throughout the cryptocurrency sector. The leading digital asset recovered from recent sharp declines, with $370 million in short positions being liquidated within a day of the trade breakthrough, according to Coinglass data cited by

. Other cryptocurrencies also bounced back, with (ETH) advancing 2.6% to $4,060 and (SOL) gaining 4.5% to $198.07, reflecting renewed risk-taking among investors.

During two days of negotiations in Malaysia, the U.S. and China reached a "preliminary consensus" on major trade matters, such as export controls, fentanyl regulations, and shipping tariffs. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports were "essentially off the table," while Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng highlighted the "mutual benefit and win-win outcomes" for both countries, according to

. This progress eased worries about global supply chain disruptions, pushing the total crypto market capitalization up 1.8% to $3.72 trillion and reversing earlier losses tied to economic instability, as reported by Coindesk.

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The improvement in U.S.-China trade relations coincided with a broader upswing in markets, as both U.S. and Asian stock futures climbed and gold retreated from its record highs. Analysts attributed the crypto market’s rebound to a reduction in geopolitical risks, with institutional investors returning to riskier assets after a period of caution. "The softening of trade rhetoric has given traders some breathing space," one analyst observed, adding that the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting could further impact Bitcoin’s direction, a point also noted by Coindesk.

Ethereum and other altcoins continued to climb as traders anticipated a quick resolution to tariff concerns.

jumped 2.3% to $2.64, extending last week’s rally driven by optimism over ETFs, while and Solana each rose about 4.5%. The dominance index increased to 57.7%, underscoring its reputation as a safe haven during economic uncertainty, according to TheStreet.

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, described the Malaysia talks as establishing a "very substantial framework" that could prevent a 100% tariff hike and pause China’s restrictions on rare-earth exports. The agreement, expected to be finalized at an in-person meeting between Trump and Xi during the APEC summit on October 31, marks a shift from previous tough stances, including Trump’s earlier threats of 500% tariffs, TheStreet reported.

Industry experts and crypto analysts responded positively to the trade progress. Jeff Park from Bitwise suggested that both Bitcoin and gold could reach new record highs if the U.S.-China agreement is confirmed and the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. Crypto analyst Anthony Pompliano cautioned that volatility could increase as markets respond to the intersection of trade news and central bank decisions, according to

. On-chain analytics from Santiment indicated that accumulation increased during periods of positive trade sentiment, hinting that institutional investment in crypto may accelerate if stability continues, as noted by Coinotag.

The upcoming Trump-Xi summit in South Korea is a major event to watch, with Coinotag estimating a 93% likelihood of it taking place, according to

. The meeting is expected to address issues related to semiconductor and rare-earth supply chains, which are vital for crypto mining equipment, and could determine whether trade barriers will drive up costs for miners.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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