US–China Tariff Fears Hit Bitcoin Treasury Stocks

Market Reaction - The announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese products by Donald Trump led to a sharp decline in the S&P 500 index, which fell by 2.7% [1] - This news triggered widespread volatility across global equities, particularly affecting crypto-related stocks as investor risk appetite weakened [1] Crypto Stocks Performance - Leading digital-asset companies experienced significant declines, with Coinbase (COIN) closing at $357.01, down 7.75% from the previous close of $387 [2] - Bullish (BLSH) stock dropped 9.42% to $60.37 from a prior close of $66.65, reflecting broader market weakness [3] - Metaplanet (MTPLF) ended 2.25% lower at $3.48, compared to the previous close of $3.56, despite briefly rising to $3.65 intraday [4] - MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA) saw a decline of 7.67%, finishing at $18.65, with further after-hours trading losses [5] - Strategy (MSTR) closed at $304.79, down 4.84% from $320.29, indicating high volatility during the session [6] Fundamental Valuation Concerns - Analysts noted a shift in focus from short-term stock declines to concerns over fundamental valuation metrics, with Strategy's multiple-to-net asset value (mNAV) dropping below 1.180, its lowest level in nearly two years [7]