Binance Research published its report on Trump’s tariffs and how they might impact the crypto market. It noted that the riskiest investments suffered the most, while RWAs and exchanges suffered the least.

Additionally, the perceived risk associated with Bitcoin increased, thanks to its new correlation with stock markets. Only 3% of its polled investors considered it their preferred asset class in the event of a trade war.

Binance Research Analyzes Tariffs

Binance Research, a subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange, has been heavily exploring industry trends in 2025. Most recently, it reported significant gaps in latest crypto airdrops and distribution models. 

Today, Binance Research produced its newest report, which concerns US tariffs.

President Trump’s proposed tariffs are particularly relevant to Binance, as they’ve had an outsized impact on the crypto market. The report notes that these will be the US’ most stringent tariffs since the 1930s, driving fears of stagflation and a global trade war.

Binance Research analyzed different crypto-related assets to determine their risks:

The claims are backed up by today’s market moves. For example, Ethereum fell to March 2023 levels, while MANTRA’s OM token rose after it announced a major RWA fund.

Apparently, RWAs are the crypto market sector that faces the lowest risks from tariffs. The report notes that the most vulnerable sectors are those perceived as the riskiest, such as meme coins and AI.

Both the AI tokens and meme coins sectors have dropped more than 50% since the tariff announcements, while RWA tokens have lost only 16%. Exchange-based tokens only dipped by 18%.

Binance Research further claims that only 3% of FMS investors view Bitcoin as their preferred asset class in the event of a trade war. Although one of the most popular narratives about Bitcoin is that it can hedge against inflation, this new correlation may impact that characteristic.

“Macroeconomic factors — particularly trade policy and rate expectations — are increasingly driving crypto market behavior, temporarily eclipsing underlying demand dynamics. Whether this correlation structure persists will be key to understanding Bitcoin’s longer-term positioning and diversification value,” Binance Research claimed.

Ultimately, the report identified a lot of factors that could seriously influence the crypto market. A few of the other factors include trade war escalation, rising inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and crypto-specific developments.

“The risk-off response to the reciprocal tariff announcement has seen the S&P 500 lose over $5 trillion in two trading days. Over the past 44 trading sessions, the US stock market has lost over $11 trillion, a figure that accounts for about 38% of the entire country’s GDP. Trump’s tariff policies have intensified recession fears, with JP Morgan raising the odds to 60%,” Fakhul Miah, the Managing Director GoMining Institutional told BeInCrypto.

Overall, the key takeaway is that many variables are in play right now, but it’s still very possible to pick a safe option despite this chaos. Blockchain projects driven by utility and long-term development seem to be the safest option in the current volatile ecosystem.

Amidst ongoing market instability and volatility, the XRP price maintained support levels, even as many altcoins crashed this past week. A well-known crypto pundit has spotlighted a critical resistance level at $2.3, saying that XRP’s next move will largely depend on whether it can successfully break through this barrier.  

XRP Price At $2.3: A Make Or Break Point

According to AMCrypto, an analyst on X (formerly Twitter), XRP had been maintaining strong support at $2. Compared to other altcoins that experienced severe price crashes earlier this year, XRP was one of the few that didn’t fall below the February capitulation price. 

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The $2 price level was a key support zone that acted as a barrier for XRP, as buyers stepped in to prevent further price decline. Notably, XRP had been consolidating just above this point for the past few months, showing immense resilience amid broader market volatility driven by news of the United States (US) tariff plans. However, recently XRP has dropped below $2 and is now trading at $1.68. 

AMCrypto has shared a price chart, highlighting that XRP recently broke out of a Descending Triangle pattern — a formation usually associated with strong price moves. However, for this breakout to have real momentum, the altcoin must push past the critical resistance level at $2.3. 

If XRP manages to clear this resistance level, the analyst predicts that its price could experience a rapid push toward the $3.00 – $3.20 region, marking new highs. Looking at the analyst’s price chart, historically, the token has experienced two strong breakouts from similar Descending Triangles. The most recent triangle saw XRP break above the $2.3 resistance zone with strong bullish candles. 

AMCrypto has warned that without a decisive breakout above the $2.3 resistance, XRP’s price action will likely remain confined in a wider consolidation range. This does not bode well for a short-term momentum, as it would limit further upward movement for the cryptocurrency until stronger bullish confirmation emerges. 

Analyst Predicts Price Crash To $0.6

The XRP price appears to be mirroring the broader market’s bearish trend, plunging by approximately 20% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency has also declined by 30% over the past month, highlighting sustained downward pressure and waning investor confidence.

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In a recent post on X, crypto analyst Jesse Colombo pointed out XRP’s recent breakdown below key support zones, warning that the cryptocurrency is likely headed for an even deeper price crash to $0.6. The analyst highlighted the formation of a Head and Shoulder pattern on the price chart, a classic bearish reversal signal that often precedes a significant downward move. 

With XRP’s price currently trading at $1.68, a decline to $0.6 would represent a significant 64% decrease. Notably, AMCrypto has identified new support levels between $2 and $2.2, indicating that a rebound to this range could act as a critical barrier against further downside for the altcoin.

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WEEX , a global digital asset trading platform, officially listed the AB/USDT trading pair on April 2, 2025.

AB is a public blockchain infrastructure project committed to building a decentralized future. It provides efficient and secure foundational support for DApps and a wide range of digital assets. Its high-performance mainnet and cross-chain capabilities are key to enabling the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). The project currently focuses on practical scenarios including DeFi, IoT, and enterprise services. Originally launched as Newton, AB completed its rebranding in February 2025, marking a strategic shift from early community economy exploration toward a new phase of blockchain infrastructure evolution.

Real-world assets are rapidly becoming a key narrative within the global on-chain ecosystem. In late 2024, BlackRock launched BUIDL, a tokenized U.S. Treasury product, which has since become the largest of its kind by market capitalization. In early 2025, Circle announced the acquisition of RWA platform Hashnote and integrated it with its USDC-linked fund products, further advancing the convergence between stablecoins and real-world financial instruments. These developments reflect the accelerating global interest in on-chain RWAs. According to data from RWA.xyz, as of March 2025, the total value of RWAs locked on-chain has surpassed $18.6 billion, up nearly 20% since the beginning of the year.

The listing of AB represents another strategic step in WEEX’s commitment to blockchain infrastructure development. The platform continues to focus on supporting high-quality projects that facilitate the tokenization of real-world assets and enable cross-chain interoperability. AB’s long-term dedication to RWA use cases and its adoption of heterogeneous blockchain architecture align closely with WEEX’s mission to bridge real-world value and on-chain participation, offering users broader access to diversified digital assets.

To mark the listing, WEEX has launched a limited-time deposit and spot trading promotion. Users who complete the designated tasks will be eligible to share in a total prize pool of 10,000 USDT. Event link.

To learn more about AB and its listing details, please visit WEEX’s official announcement channels

About WEEX

Founded in 2018, WEEX Exchange has rapidly grown into a leading global cryptocurrency trading platform. With over 1,700 trading pairs covering major and emerging tokens, the platform also launched WE-Launch to help users access quality projects early. WEEX has partnered with international figures like football star Michael Owen to boost brand visibility, and recently established a new global headquarters in Dubai to accelerate international expansion. Today, WEEX serves over 6 million users worldwide and is widely recognized for its intuitive interface, smooth trading experience, and reliable performance.

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