Trump's speech triggers a dollar depreciation wave, and the market chain reaction behind the euro reaching a 9-year high

The euro/USD exchange rate broke above 1.2 for the first time, reaching 1.2068, the highest level since June 2021. While this breakthrough appears to be a simple exchange rate data point, it reflects the profound impact of Trump’s policy signals on global markets—market-wide acceptance of dollar depreciation expectations has triggered a chain reaction spanning forex, equities, and cryptocurrencies.

How Trump’s Dollar Depreciation Signals Shake the Market

For a long time, Trump has hinted at supporting dollar depreciation to boost U.S. export competitiveness. This stance has been fully priced into the market this week, causing a large stop-loss cascade in EUR/USD. Stop-loss refers to investors who previously shorted the euro (bearish on EUR) being forced to close positions as losses mount, which in turn pushes the euro higher.

What does this chain reaction indicate? The market has shifted from “Trump might support dollar depreciation” to “Trump will actively promote dollar depreciation.” This change in expectation is strong enough to break through the technical threshold of 1.2.

Multiple Market Impacts of Policy Signals

According to related news, Trump’s policy influence extends far beyond the forex market:

These seemingly disparate policy moves actually point in the same direction: the Trump administration is using multiple tools to reshape U.S. economic competitiveness, with dollar depreciation at the core.

What the Trump Family’s Asset Adjustments Reveal

Interestingly, the Trump family itself is also adjusting its crypto holdings. According to recent reports, they exchanged $8 million worth of WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin on Ethereum) for 2,868 ETH, and continue to withdraw WBTC from Aave. Meanwhile, their crypto project WLFI deposited 235 million tokens into Binance within 6 hours, worth approximately $40.63 million.

These actions may signal two things:

• Optimism about the Ethereum ecosystem (exchanging WBTC for ETH)
• Adjustments in liquidity management for WLFI (large deposits into exchanges)

While these transactions don’t directly indicate Trump’s overall stance on the crypto market, combined with the White House’s statement that “America is now the global crypto capital,” it suggests the Trump administration is working toward creating a more friendly policy environment for cryptocurrencies.

The Deeper Significance of the EUR Breaking 1.2

The euro surpassing 1.2 is not just a technical milestone but a signal of relative dollar weakness. This implies:

• The appeal of the dollar as a safe-haven asset is waning
• Global investors are reassessing their dollar asset allocations
• Other currencies and assets (including cryptocurrencies) are becoming more attractive

For the crypto market, dollar depreciation expectations generally increase demand for alternative assets. This may explain why the Trump family is adjusting their crypto holdings during this period.

Summary

Trump’s dollar depreciation signals are shifting from policy expectations to market reality. The euro breaking 1.2 is not an isolated event but a systemic policy effect—markets across equities, forex, and crypto are responding to this signal.

The key point is: the Trump administration is using multiple policy tools (depreciating the dollar, adjusting insurance payments, promoting crypto-friendly policies) to reshape U.S. economic competitiveness. This suggests that in the near future, market volatility may persist, and investors should closely monitor further developments in Trump’s policies, especially regarding exchange rates, trade policies, and crypto regulation.