Donald Trump’s tariff pause sparks huge short liquidations and insider trading probe
Trump's bullish social media post before tariff pause prompts calls for insider trading investigation.

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Eric Balchunas highlighted that the two best-performing ETFs are exposed to short positions in ETH.
The pause excluded China, which is now facing a 125% tariff, effective immediately.
Saylor reiterated Strategy's commitment to never selling its Bitcoin despite recent cryptic transactions that have led to speculation around divestments.
Since Liberation Day, Bitcoin underperformed nearly all major assets year-to-date except oil.
Bitcoin futures volume ballooned in response to geopolitical tensions, revealing a speculative market with shrinking commitments.
Sal Gilbert said the ETF targets aggressive traders who are bullish on XRP but do not have access to leverage through traditional margin accounts.