Key Developments in US-China Economic Relations
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced substantial progress on a trade deal framework with China, indicating renewed economic engagement as of October 26, 2025.
The US Treasury and China have reached substantial progress in establishing a trade deal framework. This marks a significant change in economic relations between the two nations.
Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, announced the progress. "Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States and China have reached a considerable agreement on foundational principles for a trade framework, marking renewed engagement between our economies." Changes in trade relations could influence global financial stability and cryptocurrency markets. The Chinese Ministry of Finance is actively involved.
Market Reactions and Cryptocurrency Impact
This development impacts global market liquidity and volatility, particularly influencing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading activities.
Market reactions were swift as equity futures in the US and Asia saw rises. Cryptocurrency markets, notably ETH and BTC, experienced increased volatility. Arthur Hayes, Co-founder of BitMEX, suggested that BTC and ETH tend to react positively whenever macro uncertainty diminishes.
Financial impacts include trading volume increases in BTC and ETH. The crypto sector anticipates further discussions on stablecoin regulation tied to trade.
Historical Context and Institutional Flow Projections
Recent developments replicate previous US-China trade discussions. Past talks caused noticeable swings in BTC and ETH trading volumes, illustrating the macroeconomic linkage to crypto.
Experts suggest this trade framework could lead to increased crypto institutional flows. Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, noted that progress on US-China trade is positive for global liquidity, which could benefit crypto markets by expecting institutional flows into BTC and ETH.