Why Crypto Market is Down? Tariff News Live Update, Stock Market Crash, Asian Market Today

​On April 9, 2025, Asian stock markets experienced significant declines as the U.S. prepared to implement a 104% tariff on Chinese imports, intensifying trade tensions. Japan’s Nikkei 225 initially dropped nearly 4%, while markets in South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia also saw substantial losses. This followed a turbulent session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 fell 1.6%, bringing it nearly 19% below its February peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 2.1%. Investors remain uncertain about President Donald Trump’s trade policies, leading to increased market volatility.​

​On April 9, 2025, China’s CSI 300 Index declined by 1.2%, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 1.1%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 3.1% as the U.S. prepared to implement 104% tariffs on Chinese imports. This development intensified the ongoing trade conflict between the two nations, leading to increased market volatility. Investors expressed concern that these tariffs could further strain global economic conditions, prompting a shift away from riskier assets. The heightened trade tensions have contributed to significant fluctuations in global financial markets.

​On April 9, 2025, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 3% to 32,010.93, mirroring Wall Street’s decline amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The broader Topix index also fell 3% to 2,360.32. Technology stocks were notably impacted; Advantest declined by 9%, Tokyo Electron by 4.85%, and SoftBank Group by 5.96%. Investors are increasingly concerned that the impending 104% U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports could slow global economic growth.

Bitcoin dropped sharply below $75,000, losing 6% in a day as Asian and global stock markets fell due to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Australia, South Korea, and others saw big losses. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also dropped. The crypto market saw $400 million in liquidations, mostly from long positions. Bitcoin’s long-short ratio flipped, showing bearish sentiment. Investors are pulling out of risky assets, fearing more market turmoil as U.S.-China trade tensions rise.