On January 17, Trump threatened a 25% tariff on EU countries including Denmark, Germany and France unless the US could purchase Greenland.
This move sparked protests and a strong response from the EU, but Bitcoin remained unaffected and remained stable despite market volatility.
What drives Bitcoin’s stability amid these tensions?
36,800 BTC removed from exchanges
The increased ETF inflows indicated growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin. A total of 1,474 BTC were added in one day on January 16, reflecting bullish sentiment.
Last week, $1.48 billion flowed into Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs, a signal for further potential price gains.
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Additionally, 36,800 BTC left the exchanges since January, further reducing liquidity. This continued accumulation of whales continued to reduce supply and paved the way for higher prices, despite external uncertainties.
What impact will the trade war have on BTC?
While the US-China trade war caused Bitcoin to drop significantly in October 2025, analysts warned that the Greenland dispute could have an even bigger impact.
Despite the uncertainty, Bitcoin remained stable, thanks to 24/7 trading and limited supply.
Bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical turmoil suggests the economy could continue its upward momentum even as the trade war intensifies.
Price analysis
The king coin held steady when the news broke, trading at $95K. However, it faltered and fell shortly afterwards, falling 3% before rising again 4%, settling at $92.4K at the time of writing.
Much of this volatility was caused by panic selling by retailers, who rushed to sell their holdings as soon as the news broke.
According to @DefiTracer on X (formerly Twitter),
“INSIDERS SOLD 22,918 BTC, COINBASE SOLD 2,417 BTC, BYBIT SOLD 3,339 BTC, BINANCE SOLD 2,301 BTC, WINTERMUTE SOLD 4,191 BTC… THIS IS PURE COORDINATED DUMP!!”
Final thoughts
- Bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions highlights its growing appeal as a safe haven.
- Continued whale accumulation and ETF inflows indicate Bitcoin’s bullish outlook despite external market challenges.