Bitcoin Emerges as Trade Currency Amid US-China Tensions

April 14, 2025 - 2 min. read

By Karim Noun

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The Trump administration’s trade policies together with rising geopolitical disputes are making nations seek financial systems which operate independently from US control. Recent findings from VanEck indicate the US uses trade and financial infrastructure as weapons to boost the adoption of theoretical neutral payment systems that are now being actively deployed worldwide.

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China and Russia Lead the Way

Over the years, Bitcoin has proved to  functions as a more than a speculative asset. This is highlighted by the fact that BTC has become a functional financial product that enables international trade transactions. Moreoever, VanEck indicates China and Russia are leading the way  as they they executed energy trades through Bitcoin alongside other digital assets. 

A Turning Point in Financial Trust

Market analyst Jonathan Hammel declares 2022 as the key juncture which the US government halted Russian reserves while prohibiting dollar payment processing. The world started exploring Bitcoin and alternative decentralized networks more intensely after governments changed their financial relationships.

Beyond Major Powers

Major economic dominance serves as an exception when considering this emerging trend. Bolivia investigates cryptocurrency alternatyves for its energy import payments and EDF. The French powers monopoly evaluated  Bitcoin mining to make use of energy that would otherwise serve German markets.

The Future Role of Bitcoin

Matthew Sigel from VanEck reported  at the current developments as fundamental signs indicating Bitcoin’s growth in worldwide financial systems. The digital currency gains strength among markets that aim to reduce their exposure to the dollar. Furthermore avoiding US financial structures while international trade disputes heat up.

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