The imposition of trade tariffs by US President Donald Trump has significantly changed trading behaviors to prioritize quick, short-term profit-taking over extended position holding. This observation comes from Arrash Yasavolian, CEO and founder of the Bittensor-based Taoshi AI-enhanced trading platform, who notes a distinct pivot in investor approach. A Shift in Short-Term Traders In a recent interview , Yasavolian explained that the tariffs have introduced a new layer of headline-driven volatility across financial markets, leading to rapid and extreme shifts in sentiment, often within a single trading day. Yasavolian stated that “Trading behavior has essentially changed to be more intraday — when you have your profit, you just take it when you can get it.” He added that this indicates a cutting of confidence in sustained upside or downside movements when traders take long or short positions. Traders and investors are grappling with this evolving macroeconomic landscape, leading to a more cautious and agile approach to market participation. Trade Tariffs Shake Investor Confidence The ongoing trade tensions, particularly between the US and China , are being closely watched by crypto investors for any indication of a lasting trade deal. Analysts widely predict that such a resolution would trigger a sustained price rally across both altcoins and Bitcoin. Recently, there was a glimmer of positive news when President Trump announced on May 25 a delay in tariffs on European Union (EU) goods, extending the deadline to July 9. Crypto markets reacted favorably to this development, with the price of Bitcoin climbing by over 3% in an intraday move. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, commented on this extension in a May 25 X post, highlighting the “world’s most consequential and close trade relationship” between the EU and US, and affirming Europe’s readiness to “advance talks swiftly and decisively.” Despite these political reassurances of productive trade discussions and a potential resolution to the escalating tensions, some analysts remain cynical. They suggest that any perceived progress in negotiations, tariff exemptions, or softening of rhetoric might be illusory, primarily serving political optics rather than signifying substantive and lasting economic change. The post Trump Tariffs Cause Shift to Short-Term Trading Strategies, Says Taoshi CEO appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
